Moral Considerations Are Often a Part of the Criteria for Evaluating

question 21

Multiple Choice

Moral considerations are often a part of the criteria for evaluating public policy. Which of the following is not a moral consideration regarding environmental policy?

• A) Polluters should not be rewarded for terminating environmentally damaging behavior.
• B) Those who cause the problem should bear the burden of alleviating it.
• C) Polluting is an immoral behavior.
• D) All of the above are moral argument used to evaluate environmental policy.

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Definitions:

Individual Accountability

The principle that each person is responsible for their own actions and may be required to explain them when necessary.

Government Bureaucracy

Refers to the organization of government offices and entities that implement policies, rules, and regulations through structured procedures and formal divisions of responsibility.

Civil Service Protections

The legal and regulatory provisions that safeguard employees within the public sector, typically ensuring job security and fairness in hiring and promotions.

Representative Democracy

A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.