State Governments Are Often Called the "Laboratories of Democracy" Because

question 110

Multiple Choice

State governments are often called the "laboratories of democracy" because they

• A)employ more scientists and medical researchers than the federal government.
• B)allow governments to experiment with many different approaches in order to find the policies that best meet the needs of their citizens.
• C)invest more money in basic scientific research than the private sector and federal government combined.
• D)are given the constitutional responsibility of regulating the health care industry.

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Definitions:

Ethics in Decision Making

Refers to considering moral principles and values when choosing among different courses of action.

Principles and Rules

Principles and rules refer to the foundational guidelines or norms that govern behavior and practices within various contexts, including personal, social, and professional environments.

Temporal Immediacy

The degree of closeness or immediacy in time, often relating to the urgency or priority of tasks.

Hedonist Principle

The idea that the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain are the primary or most important motivators of human behavior.