Because Plea Bargaining Is Efficient and Benefits Both the State

question 57

Multiple Choice

Because plea bargaining is efficient and benefits both the state and the defendant, this process is justified by:

• A)utilitarianism.
• B)ethical formalism.
• C)egoism.
• D)ethics of care.

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Price Variance

The difference between the actual price paid for something and its standard or expected cost.

Quantity Variance

The difference between expected and actual quantities used in production, affecting cost and efficiency.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead incurred due to variance in production volume.

Standard Fixed Overhead Cost

The predetermined amount of fixed costs that are expected to be incurred to support operations, typically fixed for a specific period.