Under the Common Law, There Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

Under the common law, there is:

• A) no right to pollute water
• B) a right to pollute water
• C) a right to pollute water as long as you then clean it up
• D) a right to pollute water as long as you have an appropriate permit
• E) a right to pollute water as long as you compensate the people downstream

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Definitions:

Lusitania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915 during World War I, an event that significantly affected public opinion and contributed to the US entering the war.

Race Betterment Foundation

An organization established in the early 20th century advocating for eugenics and the improvement of human genetic traits through selective breeding.

John Harvey Kellogg

An American medical doctor, nutritionist, inventor, health activist, and businessman known for the invention of corn flakes and other health foods.

Wrong Pedigree

The perceived lack of appropriate or desirable background, heritage, or lineage, often used in contexts where social prestige or lineage is valued or required.