What Is the Major Wording Problem with the Following Question

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the major wording problem with the following question: "Do you approve of the irresponsible person who would drive after having several drinks?"?

• A) inappropriate vocabulary
• B) leading question
• C) lack of precision
• D) double-barreled

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Definitions:

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A market-based approach to controlling pollution by allocating permits that allow the holder to emit a certain amount of pollution, which can be traded among companies.

Emissions

The act of releasing substances, especially pollutants, into the atmosphere or environment.

Government

An organized system that establishes and enforces rules and institutions to govern a community, region, or country.

Firms

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