The Constitutional Concept of the Separation of Powers into Legislative

question 71

Multiple Choice

The constitutional concept of the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial functions came from the writings of:

• A) Charles de Montesquieu
• B) Thomas Hobbes
• C) Thomas Paine
• D) John Locke

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost based on standard pricing, used to evaluate cost management.

Purchasing Department

A division within a business that is responsible for acquiring goods and services needed for operations.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a product or providing a service, used for budgeting and performance evaluation.

Predetermined Cost

An estimated cost calculated in advance of production, used for budgeting and cost control purposes.