The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 Has Not Been Ratified by the United

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 has not been ratified by the United States. The opposition to ratification is because

• A) it requires the United States to reduce emissions while exempting China, placing the U.S. at a significant economic disadvantage to China
• B) of unanswered questions involving the appropriate role of international agreements in defining American environmental policy
• C) it restricts national sovereignty
• D) its rests on unverified scientific research

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Torture

The act of inflicting severe physical or psychological pain on someone as a means of punishment, coercion, or obtaining information.

Israel

A country in the Middle East, established in 1948, known for its rich historical and cultural heritage as well as its ongoing geopolitical significance.

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CIA

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