Which of the Following Is True of Government Activities Under

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of government activities under a system of representative democracy?

• A) When voters pay in proportion to benefits received, all voters will gain if the government activity is productive.
• B) If a majority opposes an activity, it must be counterproductive.
• C) When voters must pay in proportion to benefits received for an activity undertaken by the government, the activity will most likely be rejected by the majority of voters.
• D) Government activities must be productive in order to be eligible for vote.

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Definitions:

Outsourcing

The practice of hiring external organizations or individuals to perform services or create goods that traditionally were performed in-house by the company's own employees and staff.

Risks

The potential for losing something of value or the possibility of an adverse outcome resulting from a given action, activity, or decision.

Outsourcing

The practice of hiring third parties to perform services or produce goods that were previously handled in-house, typically to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Outsourced Service

A business practice where a company hires another organization to perform services, handle operations, or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside the company's expertise.