Returning from a Vacation in Michigan,Terrance Wonders Why His State

question 27

Multiple Choice

Returning from a vacation in Michigan,Terrance wonders why his state of Illinois does not have bottle laws as they do in Michigan.In Michigan,all beverage containers require a small deposit that is returned to the consumer when the cans or bottles are recycled.Recent research in Michigan indicates that their bottle laws have dramatically decreased glass and aluminum beverage containers in municipal solid waste.Terrance is convinced that a bottle law in Illinois is the responsible thing to do.He begins to collect signatures on a petition to his state representatives.Weeks later,as Terrance presents the petitions to his state senator,he finds a sincere representative who will talk with other legislators to consider action.
-When Terrance helps gather signatures for petitions to add bottle laws to Illinois,he is not paid.Instead,his actions represent efforts for

• A)personal gain.
• B)the common good.
• C)building trust.
• D)social justice.

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