Which of the Following Is Not a Typical Step in the Budgeting

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a typical step in the budgeting process for a state or local government?

• A) Request by management for input on the budget.
• B) Review and revisions of the budget by the administrative staff of each unit.
• C) Public hearings for citizen input.
• D) Approval by a majority vote of the citizenry.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it. (Also known as the I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon.)

Generalized Beliefs

Broad opinions or convictions that individuals hold without specific evidence or direct experience to support them.

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences mental discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.