$1.)$ Stockholders$$ equity is increased by which of the following $($hint: think of the expanded accounting equation$)?$

a$.$ expenses.

b$.$ dividends.

c$.$ revenues.

d$.$ liabilities.

$2.)$ An accounting record of the balances and transactions of all assets, liabilities, and stockholders$$ equity accounts is called a

a$.$ general ledger.

b$.$ compound entry.

c$.$ general journal.

d$.$ chart of accounts.