American City Governments in the Late Nineteenth Century Were

question 33

Multiple Choice

American city governments in the late nineteenth century were

• A) better and more efficient than they ever had been before.
• B) so poorly organized that they were often incapable of dealing with the urgent need for sewers, police protection, and other services created by urban growth.
• C) appointed, from the mayor down, by corrupt state legislatures.
• D) for the most part able to deal successfully and intelligently with the problems of urban growth.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs incurred during the manufacturing process, not including direct materials or direct labor.

Materials

Raw inputs or supplies used in the manufacturing process to produce goods or are consumed during the service delivery.

Labor

The human effort, both physical and mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Period Costs

Costs that are expensed in the period they are incurred and are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as administrative expenses.