Why Could the United Nations Be Considered a Confederation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why could the United Nations be considered a confederation?

• A) It is a league of sovereign countries that work together to enforce various international laws.
• B) The United Nations cannot be considered a confederation.
• C) It is bound by a constitution to perform certain powers.
• D) When nations join they become subordinate to the United Nations governing body.
• E) Member nations are subordinate to the European community.

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Definitions:

Supplies Cost

Supplies cost refers to the expense incurred in purchasing office or production supplies that are necessary for day-to-day operations.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the manufacturing process that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and raw materials, which do not remain constant as production levels change.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected for the actual production achieved.

Direct Labor

The effort exerted by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process of products or delivering a service.