Which of the Following Was a Core Demand of Colonial

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a core demand of colonial leaders seeking independence from England as expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• A) an end to the practice of impressment
• B) government based on the consent of the governed
• C) lower taxation
• D) the right to expand westward

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity of materials that should have been used according to standards.

Standard Quantity

The expected or budgeted quantity of materials, labor, or overheads necessary for producing a unit of production or service under specified conditions.

Standard Price

A predetermined cost that companies use as a benchmark to measure the performance of actual costs.

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and applied fixed manufacturing overhead, based on the standard volumes expected to be produced.