To Say That a Decision Is Based on Political Considerations

question 2

Multiple Choice

To say that a decision is based on political considerations means that it is not based on

• A) alliances with others.
• B) thoughts of acquiring power.
• C) both sides of an issue.
• D) the objective merits of the situation.

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Definitions:

Industrial Discharge Permit

A government authorization for a business to release specified amounts and types of waste into the environment.

Publicly Owned Treatment Works

Facilities owned by a state or municipality that are designed to treat municipal sewage or industrial wastewater.

Ocean Dumping

The disposal of waste materials directly into the ocean, often regulated to prevent environmental harm.

Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

United States legislation focused on the preservation and management of marine environments, often referred to as the Ocean Dumping Act.