Litter May Not Be the Most Pressing Problem Facing Our

question 130

Multiple Choice

Litter may not be the most pressing problem facing our society, but many people still wish that our streets and parks had less trash strewn about. However, it is difficult to convince people to clean these public areas, which is a problem that sociologists would call

• A) a public goods dilemma.
• B) the tragedy of the commons.
• C) resource mobilization theory.
• D) community policing.

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Definitions:

Conspiracy Doctrine

A legal theory used historically to treat labour unions as illegal conspiracies, limiting their ability to strike or organize until legal reforms provided more protection.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation intended to promote competition and prevent monopolies by regulating the conduct and organization of business corporations.

Employment-At-Will Doctrine

A legal principle that allows an employer to terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, and without warning, as long as the reason is not illegal.

Common Law

A legal system based on customs, judicial decisions, and precedent rather than written laws; prevalent in the UK and former British colonies.