Implementing Mitigation Programs and Activities Requires the Participation and Support

question 4

True/False

Implementing mitigation programs and activities requires the participation and support of a broad spectrum of players outside of the traditional emergency management circle.

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Definitions:

Pardon

The act of forgiving someone for their mistakes or crimes, often granted by a figure of authority.

Voting Rights Act

A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that was signed into law in 1965 to eliminate legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

Veto

The constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body. It is often used by the president or head of state in many countries.