An Amendment to a State Law That Bans Smoking in Local

question 4

Multiple Choice

An amendment to a state law that bans smoking in local music clubs and bars has generated much opposition from the restaurant industry, which cites that it will decrease their business and reduce a tax income to the state. The legislative session where this amendment was proposed expires and the amendment is dead. However, the governor signs an executive order that puts this ban into effect. The restaurant industry sues the state and the court rules in favor of the governor. In this situation, health policy has been developed through: (Select all that apply.)

• A) Legislation.
• B) Administrative decision.
• C) Judicial decision.
• D) Regulation.
• E) Special interest lobbying.

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Definitions:

Standard Price

A predetermined cost serving as a benchmark for the valuation of goods and services in accounting and budgeting.

Unfavorable Cost Variance

A situation where actual costs exceed standard or planned costs, indicating inefficiencies or increased expense.

Standard Cost

A pre-determined estimate of the cost to produce or acquire a single unit of product or service, used for budgeting and measuring performance.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.