A Prime Example of Scientific Findings Being Overridden by Ideology

question 38

Multiple Choice

A prime example of scientific findings being overridden by ideology is President __________.

• A) Bush's deletion of the EPA's report on global warming
• B) Bush's action on the CIA's report on the environment
• C) Roosevelt's action on the Interior Department's report on conservation
• D) Obama's action on the American Medical Association's report on health care

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Definitions:

Rescission

The act of canceling or invalidating a contract, returning all parties to their state prior to the contract.

Award

A formal acknowledgment, often involving a monetary gift, given in recognition of an achievement or as a decision in arbitration and legal matters.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly, causing another to enter into a contract.

Rescission

The revocation, cancellation, or repeal of a contract, returning the parties to the positions they occupied before the contract was made.