The Declaration of Independence Is Based on the Theories of Natural

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence is based on the theories of natural law and social contract, which were the ideas of which philosopher?

• A) Benjamin Franklin
• B) John Locke
• C) Baron de Montesquieu
• D) Thomas Paine

---

Definitions:

Actual Hourly Rate

The real wage rate paid for an hour of labor, often compared against budgeted or standard rates for cost analysis.

Standard Hourly Rate

A predetermined amount paid or charged per hour, often used to calculate labor costs in manufacturing or services.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to complete a task and the standard hours allowed for the actual output, multiplied by the standard hourly labor rate.

Labor Time

The duration of time workers spend in the process of producing goods or providing services.