What Is a Potential Problem with Legislation That Does Not

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a potential problem with legislation that does not give bureaucrats a sufficient amount of discretion in implementing policy?

• A) It makes it difficult for bureaucrats to respond to developments not foreseen in the legislation.
• B) It usually means that the bureaucrats look for other ways to implement their own policy views in practice.
• C) It oversteps the separation of powers by constraining the president's role as chief executive.
• D) It gives the president more control over Congress.
• E) It forces the Supreme Court to resolve conflicts over decisions.

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The estimated salvage value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, reflecting the decrease in their value over time.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance but is identifiable and provides economic benefits to the entity, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Fixed Asset

Long-term tangible property used in the operation of a business and not expected to be consumed or converted into cash in the near term.