The Use of a Line-Item Budget Permits

question 9

Multiple Choice

The use of a line-item budget permits

• A)careful tracking of dollar expenditures and accountability for items purchased with governmental funds.
• B)an effective means of measuring performance.
• C)flexible decision-making techniques that help attain program results.
• D)avoidance of the pitfalls of incrementalism.

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Definitions:

Avoid Liability

Strategies or actions taken to minimize or evade legal responsibility or penalties.

Intoxicated Person

An individual under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that their mental and physical faculties are significantly impaired.

Voidable

A term used to describe a contract that is valid and enforceable, but may be legally declared void at the option of one of the parties due to certain defects.

Minor

A person under the age of majority, legally considered incapable of making certain decisions and contracts on their own behalf.