Congressman Smith and Congresswoman Johnson both consider themselves advocates for the national parks and are introducing different bills designed to benefit the parks. Congressman Smith's bill calls for an increase in the entrance fees. Congresswoman Johnson's bill calls for a decrease in the entrance fees. Which of the bills would be more effective at ensuring the quality of the national parks?
a. Congressman Smith's bill because it will reduce the overuse of the parks
b. Congresswoman Johnson's bill because more visitors means more citizens will value and care for the parks
c. Both bills would be equally effective.
d. Neither bill would be effective.
a
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