Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Micro-Macro

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "micro-macro dilemma?"

• A) A homeowner purchases a ladder but falls off it because he didn't set up the ladder according to the safety instructions posted on it.
• B) A person gets a speeding ticket because she was talking on her cell phone while driving and didn't notice a speed limit sign.
• C) A person drives without fastening his seat belt even though a warning light and chime remind him to "buckle up."
• D) A person is injured while using a power lawn mower because of a small stone that is hurled from the discharge chute.
• E) A restaurant owner uses plastic containers to keep "take-out" food warm for customers, but the containers cannot be reused or recycled.

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Definitions:

1848 Election

A U.S. presidential election where Whig party candidate Zachary Taylor defeated Democratic candidate Lewis Cass, amidst the backdrop of discussions about slavery's extension into new territories.

Tariff Rates

Taxes imposed by a government on goods and services imported or sometimes exported, affecting the price and availability of those items.

Slavery

An arrangement where people are possessed by others, stripped of their autonomy, and coerced into working or providing services without any form of payment.

Spoils System

A practice where political party leaders award government jobs to loyal party members as a reward for their support, regardless of their qualifications.