The Opinion of the General Public Tends to Have Little

question 43

Multiple Choice

The opinion of the general public tends to have little impact on government decision making because __________.

• A)corporate propaganda skews the results
• B)opinion surveys tend to show widely variable results
• C)elected officials know that they will not be held accountable for their actions
• D)indifference and fragmentation make it difficult to discern what the public truly thinks

Recognize the importance of patient safety and creating a plan to ensure safety in cases of ongoing violence.

Understand the sources and types of air pollutants.

Recognize the impact of human activities on atmospheric conditions and pollution.

Identify methods for reducing indoor and outdoor air pollution.

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Definitions:

Keynesians

Economists and thinkers following the theories of John Maynard Keynes, who advocate for active government intervention in the economy to manage demand and avoid economic recessions.

Capitalism

An economic system in which most economic decisions are made by private owners and most of the means of production are privately owned.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence the economy beyond its basic regulations, including fiscal and monetary policies.

Classical Economists

Economists from the 18th and 19th centuries who focused on the importance of free markets, competitive forces, and the self-regulating nature of economies.