Which of the Following Descriptions BEST Characterizes the Condition of State

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions BEST characterizes the condition of state constitutions by 1950?

• A) filled with needed details about the power and authority of local government
• B) severely limiting the types of taxes, other fees, and revenues states could impose without a popular vote
• C) long, inflexible, and overly detailed, thus tying the hands of state government in its efforts to meet the challenges of the era
• D) modernized by adding much needed details, thus equipping the states to adapt to the era

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A way of allocating service departments' costs directly to producing departments without any intermediate allocations, used in cost accounting.

Service Department

A division within a business that provides essential support but does not directly add value to the product or service.

Pediatrics Department

A specialized medical division focused on the care, diagnosis, and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents.

Employee Hours

A measurement of the amount of time an employee works during a given period.