Where Congress Has Failed in Recent Years Regarding Climate Change

question 25

Multiple Choice

Where Congress has failed in recent years regarding climate change policy, who has succeeded in implementing effective policy?

• A) the EPA and local, state, and city governments
• B) various bureaucratic institutions at the federal level
• C) the Supreme Court, through landmark decisions on environmental policy
• D) small businesses and large corporations that have funded and furthered environmental initiatives in the wake of government failure

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Definitions:

Erie Canal

A historic canal in New York, completed in 1825, which played a critical role in the commercial expansion of the United States.

Lake Erie

One of the five Great Lakes in North America, bordered by Ontario, Canada, and several U.S. states, known for its fisheries, recreation, and historical significance in trade and transportation.

Hudson River

A major river in New York State that flows from the Adirondack Mountains down to New York City, historically significant for trade and transportation.

Market Economy

An economic system where supply and demand from consumers drive the production and pricing of goods and services.