Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Technology-Driven Standard Set

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a technology-driven standard set by direct regulation?

• A) a regulation that requires air filters to be set on high instead of low in order to give out cleaner air
• B) a regulation that requires the contaminants in water to be at a particular level so that it is potable
• C) a regulation that requires air quality in a city to be at a level so that the number of asthma cases will continue to decrease
• D) a regulation that requires the smoke from a factory to be filtered so that it minimizes the chances of lung disease in children

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Definitions:

Police Repression

The use of police forces to control or suppress the activities of individuals or groups, often criticized when excessive or without just cause.

Haymarket Tragedy

An 1886 incident in Chicago where a peaceful labor demonstration turned violent, leading to death and injuries among police and workers and becoming a pivotal event in labor history.

Strikers

Workers who refuse to work as part of an organized effort to press for changes from their employer, such as better working conditions or increased pay.

Welfare Unionism

A form of unionism that focuses on improving the immediate work environment and living standards of workers, including benefits like health insurance and pensions.