What Is the Largest Component of the Federal Budget

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the largest component of the federal budget?

• A) discretionary spending
• B) entitlements and mandatory spending
• C) net interest
• D) defense spending

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

In this accounting method, the complete cost of manufacturing a product, taking into account direct materials, direct labor, along with variable and fixed overheads, is included in the product's price.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product cost calculations, excluding fixed overhead.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (both fixed and variable) to produce a unit of product, often used in pricing and decision-making processes.

Absorption Costing

A product costing approach within accounting that captures the entirety of manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and overheads, whether they are variable or fixed.