If We Wanted to Determine Whether States That Pass Clean

question 12

Multiple Choice

If we wanted to determine whether states that pass clean air legislation (no smoking in public areas) are more likely to enact laws requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets than are states that had not passed clean air legislation, the unit of analysis would be:

• A)the individual states.
• B)the individual act of legislation.
• C)passage or nonpassage of the clean air legislation.
• D)the clean air legislation.
• E)states that passed clean air legislation.

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Definitions:

Sharp Inequalities

Significant disparities or unequal conditions affecting various sectors of society, including wealth, access to resources, and social status.

Economic Opportunity

The chance for individuals to participate in the economy and improve their financial situation through employment, entrepreneurship, or investment.

Freedom

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; it is often considered one of the fundamental human rights.

Southern Europe

A region comprising the countries located in the southern part of Europe, often characterized by distinct Mediterranean culture and climate.