Which of the Following Is an Example of the U

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the U.S.government's use of a "command-and-control" approach to reducing pollution?

• A)In 1990 Congress approved measures designed to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions to 8.5 million tons annually by 2010.
• B)The U.S. government imposed a tax on electric utilities to reduce damages from acid rain.
• C)The government issued electric utilities tradable emission allowances in order to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide.
• D)In the 1980s the U.S. government required the installation of catalytic converters to reduce emissions from all new automobiles.

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Federal Judiciary

The branch of the United States government responsible for interpreting the law, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

Executive Branch

The branch of government responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws made by the legislative branch and interpreted by the judiciary.

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Equity Court

A type of court that decides cases based on fairness and moral principles, rather than strict adherence to statutory laws.