Which Political Thinker Argued That in Order to Preserve Liberty

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which political thinker argued that in order to preserve liberty, one branch of government should be able to check the excesses of the other branches?

• A) John Stuart Mill
• B) Thomas Hobbes
• C) Baron de Montesquieu
• D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• E) Thomas Paine

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used as a measure for allocating labor costs to products or services.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries for managers.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are more than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Overhead Incurred

The actual indirect costs experienced by a company during production, including utilities, rent, and salaries of employees not directly involved in production.