Regulatory Powers Granted by the State to Local Governments Used

question 21

Multiple Choice

Regulatory powers granted by the State to local governments used to control growth and development include:

• A) Zoning ordinances, national defense, police services, and flood damage prevention ordinances
• B) Subdivision regulation, zoning ordinances, public nuisance ordinances, and religious freedom
• C) Subdivision regulation, national parks designation, building codes, and flood damage prevention ordinances
• D) Zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, and flood damage prevention ordinances

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Definitions:

Overapplied

A condition where the allocated amount of indirect costs exceeds the actual amount incurred.

Variable Overhead Efficiency

The variance indicating the efficiency with which a variable overhead cost is incurred in relation to an activity level, such as machine or labor hours.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate paid for an item or service and the expected (standard) rate, used in budgeting and cost control.

Budget Variance

A measurement of the difference between the budgeted or planned amount of expense or revenue, and the actual amount incurred/sold.