To Implement the Regulations Mandated by the Clean Air Act

question 62

Multiple Choice

To implement the regulations mandated by the Clean Air Act, a state legislature created an Air Quality Commission. That commission had to work with local governments in the state, as well as the EPA and several transportation and industry-related agencies. In this scenario, what factor will likely make policy implementation difficult?

• A) There are competing agencies and jurisdictions.
• B) The policy requirements are too narrowly defined.
• C) The policy requirements are too vague.
• D) This policy is not well-suited for a bureaucracy.
• E) There is a lack of funds to follow through.

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.

Cooperativeness

The willingness of an individual to work together with others for a common purpose or benefit, often involving compromise and teamwork.

Cooperativeness

A trait describing the willingness to work together towards common goals, often leading to better group dynamics and outcomes.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, crucial for effective communication and respecting one’s own rights while acknowledging those of others.