Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Sheriffs' Offices

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between sheriffs' offices and police departments in the United States?

• A)Sheriffs' offices do not provide court security to arrested persons,whereas police departments provide court security to arrested persons.
• B)Sheriffs' offices tend to serve smaller areas with more people,whereas police departments serve larger areas with fewer people.
• C)Sheriffs' offices typically function in rural areas,whereas police departments typically function in urban areas.
• D)Sheriffs' offices provide custody to arrested persons till their intial appearance in court,whereas police departments provide police custody after the arrested persons appear in court.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A pricing approach that incorporates all costs of production, including direct materials, direct labor, and all manufacturing overheads, both variable and fixed, into the product's cost.

Total Product Cost

This refers to the sum of all costs used to create a product, including direct labor, direct materials, and manufacturing overhead.

Per Unit

A measurement expressing costs, profits, or other economic variables on a per-unit basis.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable overhead) in the cost of goods sold, treating fixed costs as period costs.