Which of the Following Statements Is True of Private Citizens

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of private citizens?

• A) They can report violations of environmental law to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but cannot act directly.
• B) They cannot sue polluters directly to force them to cease violating environmental laws.
• C) They can sue public agencies, like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to force the adoption of regulations.
• D) They can sue businesses, but not the government, to enforce rules under environmental statutes like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
• E) They cannot sue offending polluters under tort theories of strict liability and negligence as these theories are not established.

Discover strategies for managing public relations through direct-to-consumer news releases in the digital age.

Understand the importance of the approach (direct or indirect) when delivering bad news based on the context and audience.

Identify and apply strategies to minimize damage to business relationships while communicating negative messages.

Recognize the ethical implications of withholding or delaying bad news.

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