Which of the Following Allows Federal Bureaucrats to Be Critical

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following allows federal bureaucrats to be critical at the beginning of the policy process?

• A) They are quick to discover problems in the implementation of laws
• B) They are staffed by experts in a specific policy area
• C) They are not allowed to be employed by interest groups
• D) Both a and b

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the production of specific goods.

Factory Overhead

All indirect manufacturing costs, including costs related to running the factory that cannot be directly tied to a specific product.

Prime Costs

The combination of direct material and direct labor costs that are directly involved in manufacturing a product.

Direct Labor

The work of factory employees that can be easily traced to the production of specific goods or services.