When a Citizen Is Required by an Agency to Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a citizen is required by an agency to use one accounting system rather than another or to file forms before receiving any benefits, such requirements are called

• A) duplication of functions.
• B) red tape.
• C) mandatory incursions.
• D) arbitrary statutes.
• E) blacklisting.

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Definitions:

Higher Standard

An elevated level of quality or expectation that something or someone is measured against.

Physical Tension

A state of bodily or muscular strain often resulting from stress or exercise, which can lead to discomfort or pain.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands that exceed an individual's coping abilities, affecting health and well-being.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety by distorting reality.