Dealignment Refers to

question 80

Multiple Choice

Dealignment refers to

• A)the decline of partisan attachment within the electorate,the growth in the number of voters identifying themselves as independents,and the rise of split-ticket voting.
• B)the point in history where a new party becomes the dominant political force by supplanting the ruling party.
• C)conflicts within the government that create divided factions,each of which tries to mobilize popular support.
• D)attempts by politicians outside of government to mobilize popular support in order to win governmental power.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates uncollectible accounts receivable as an expense, reducing the accounts receivable balance.

Outstanding Accounts Receivable

The amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that is expected to become uncollectible.

Percent of Sales Method

A forecasting technique used in financial planning to estimate certain balance sheet and income statement accounts based on projected sales growth.