All of the Following Are True of Pork Barrel Projects

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of pork barrel projects EXCEPT

• A)typically they are public works and economic development ventures whose benefits accrue largely to a specifically defined geographic area.
• B)legislative leaders shower the districts of their electorally threatened co-partisans with them in hopes of avoiding a party switch in those districts.
• C)legislators believe they will help their chances of winning reelection.
• D)conservative legislators who are ideologically opposed to government spending always shun such projects for their districts.

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Net Cash Inflow

The difference between a company's cash receipts and its cash disbursements during a specific period.

Cumulative Surplus

The total amount of net income retained by a company over time, which has not been distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Minimum Cash Balance

The least amount of cash a company needs on hand to meet its immediate operational expenses and financial obligations.

Current Ratio

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