The Supreme Court and Lower Courts Are Important for Environmental

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court and lower courts are important for environmental policy because _________________

• A)they regulate administrative agencies at various levels of government
• B)they preside over lawsuits filed by grassroots and other nongovernmental organizations to correct environmental damage
• C)they allow corporations in the United States to disregard the environmental laws of other countries
• D)the courts mandate that environmental law preempt all other federal laws
• E)their purpose is to assist corporations to negotiate with the legislative branch

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Definitions:

Western Media Companies

Organizations based in the Western world, particularly in Europe and North America, that produce and distribute content such as news, entertainment, and information.

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Global Digital Divide

The gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to their opportunities to access information and communication technologies.

Information and Communication Technologies

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