When a Decision Is Made Based on a Simple Majority

question 16

True/False

When a decision is made based on a simple majority vote it is possible for the total benefits to the community of this decision to be less than the total costs to the community of this decision.

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which nutrients, drugs, and other substances are taken up from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.

Mastication

The act of grinding food with teeth before swallowing and digesting it.

Muscular Tunic

A layer commonly found in various hollow organs, like the gastrointestinal tract and bladder, composed of smooth or striated muscle that helps in movement or the maintenance of tone.

Lamina Propria

A thin layer of loose connective tissue found beneath the epithelium of many organs, providing support and nourishment.