A Citizen Discovers That a Company Has Been Illegally Dumping

question 43

Multiple Choice

A citizen discovers that a company has been illegally dumping toxic chemicals in the area where she lives. She approaches her municipal government, informing of them of what she has found and demanding action. Which type of law is applicable to this case?

• A)case law
• B)the constitution
• C)administrative law
• D)statute law

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which an individual learns and internalizes the norms, values, and behaviors necessary for functioning within their society.

Personal Distress

A self-focused emotional reaction to another person’s distress.

Sympathy

The feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune, often prompting a desire to offer comfort or assistance.

Autonomy

The ability to assert one’s own needs in a relationship.