In Which of the Following Situations Is Representative Democracy Most

question 202

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is representative democracy most likely to lead to the adoption of an inefficient government program?

• A) The program provides substantial benefits to a small interest group, and the costs are widespread among voters.
• B) Both the benefits and costs of the program are widespread among voters.
• C) The program is financed by a user charge that makes the individuals who benefit from the program pay for its cost.
• D) The program provides widespread benefits to all voters and imposes a significant cost on a small interest group.

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Definitions:

Debit Balances

Accounts with a balance that represents amounts owed or expenses; typically assets and expenses accounts.

Financial Statement Order

The sequence in which financial statements are prepared and presented, typically starting with the income statement, followed by the statement of financial position, and so on.

Financial Ratios

Quantitative measures derived from financial statement analysis to evaluate the financial health of a company.

Underlying Conditions

Fundamental or root circumstances or factors that directly impact outcomes, often requiring analysis to fully understand their effects.