The Governing Context Affects How Policy Decisions Are Made

question 43

Multiple Choice

The governing context affects how policy decisions are made. This context refers to ______.

• A) the federal system and separation of powers
• B) values, beliefs, and attitudes
• C) conflicts, elections, and political parties
• D) inflation and unemployment

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Definitions:

Toxic Waste Dump

A site for the disposal of hazardous materials that can pose a threat to health, safety, or the environment.

Clean Water Act

A significant United States federal law establishing the structure for regulating water pollution and aiming to maintain and restore the cleanliness of waters.

Wetlands

Areas of land where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface.

Regulatory Taking

A situation where a government regulation limits the uses of private property to such a degree that the regulation effectively takes the property, requiring compensation.