Why Should Public Interest Groups Be Critically Judged

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why should public interest groups be critically judged?

• A) Public interest groups offer no benefits or solutions to problems within California.
• B) Public interest groups are sometimes facades behind which private interests hide.
• C) Public interest groups seek donations from foreign countries.
• D) Public interest groups seek to eliminate elections and the judicial system.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in an activity level or volume, such as sales commissions.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as rent.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sales price of a product exceeds its variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.