Climate Change Has Been a Difficult Issue for Members of Congress

question 94

Multiple Choice

Climate change has been a difficult issue for members of Congress and the president to agree upon because:

• A) Democrats and Republicans are sharply divided on the issue
• B) the public's opinion is vastly different from the opinions shared by most members of Congress
• C) the public's opinion differs sharply from the president's position
• D) public opinion changes frequently on the issue
• E) the issue involves science

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Definitions:

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal agency tasked with overseeing the securities sector and safeguarding investors.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; a common set of accounting rules and standards used in the United States.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may differ from its market value.