All of the following are examples of the tragedy of the commons except for the ______.

a. depletion of ocean fish stocks
b. cutting down of trees on private property
c. traffic congestion on major highways
d. degradation of state parks


b. cutting down of trees on private property

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Issues tend to be silenced by political candidates who attempt to appeal to as broad a segment of the voting public as possible, especially in __________ systems

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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An aging population poses challenges to the United States because

- it raises questions about how to fund programs for the elderly such as Social Security. - of the decrease in the population who are military ready. - of a significant increase of people in the workforce. - of a decrease in of digital citizenship.

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For which reason was Fox News reporter Geraldo Rivera removed from Iraq during the second Persian Gulf War?

a. indecency regulations were ignored  b. compromise of classified troop locations  c. slander against Iraqi leaders  d. libel against the United States Army 

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According to the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, individuals are defined as lobbyists who ________ and the act ________

A) ?receive money to be used principally to influence legislation before Congress; did not require their disclosure or registration B) receive money to be used principally to influence legislation before Congress; required their disclosure C) work in Washington D.C. in any capacity except as an elected official and his or her staff; did not require their registration D) receive money to work as an advocate for a cause, interest group or foundation; required their review by the Internal Revenue Service E) receive money from any elected official, congressional staffer, executive branch member or judicial branch member; required their review by the Internal Revenue Service

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