Major Obstacles to the United States Adopting a Comprehensive Plan

question 24

Multiple Choice

Major obstacles to the United States adopting a comprehensive plan to curb pollution include __________.

• A) pursuit of the common good
• B) the already heavy regulation of the mining industry
• C) the belief that states and communities should decide what happens in their own environment
• D) individual voluntary commitments to solve the problem

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Definitions:

American West

The region of the United States located west of the Mississippi River, characterized by its history of frontier development, indigenous displacement, and cultural mythologizing.

Public Land

Land owned by the government rather than by private individuals, often set aside for public use, conservation, or administration.

Congressional Lobbying

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies, in the United States.

Ranching Outposts

Remote or strategically located stations or settlements primarily involved in the raising of livestock and cattle.