The Most Significant Political Factor in Speeding Up Patterns of Change

question 71

Multiple Choice

The most significant political factor in speeding up patterns of change in the modern world was:

• A) the invention of the ballot box
• B) the emergence of the modern state
• C) the commitment to less government involvement in social life and the economy
• D) fascism
• E) democracy

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A statement prepared after adjusting entries are made, used to verify the balance of debits and credits before preparing financial statements.

End-of-period Spreadsheet

A tool used in accounting to gather all the financial data and adjustments needed to prepare financial statements at the end of an accounting period.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A listing of all company accounts that will appear in the financial statements after adjustments have been made for journal entries.

Adjustments Column

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