The open ocean is a resource that does not belong to any particular country. Given that this is the case, what does the tragedy of the commons suggest will happen to the open ocean?
What will be an ideal response?
The tragedy of the commons tells us that a shared resource like the open ocean will be exploited by the various countries that have access to it in order to benefit themselves, resulting in its degradation as no one ensures that it is being used in a sustainable manner.
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A television news show covered the story of a young girl who had cancer but did not have proper medical insurance to cover the expenses of her treatment. It showed how difficult it was for her to meet her daily expenses and how she had to drop out of college due to her illness. The show influenced the viewers' attitude in a positive way which made them donate money toward the cause. In this case, the media used a technique called _____.
A. lobbying B. microtargeting C. narrowcasting D. framing E. podcasting
Which elastic phrase has become a significant source of presidential power?
A. "With the advice and consent of the Senate" B. "With all deliberate speed" C. The "full faith and credit" clause D. The "necessary and proper" clause E. "Take care that the laws be faithfully executed"
The Iron Law of oligarchy contends that
a. all organizations have clear goals. b. all organizations have equal influence on congressional representatives. c. all organizations have elites. d. all organizations have an equal impact.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the federal government provided funds to states for highway improvement based on the condition that states would
A) raise the speed limits in their jurisdictions. B) lower the speed limits in their jurisdictions. C) raise the minimum drinking age to 21. D) lower the minimum drinking age to 18. E) instill mandatory draft registration for men over age 18.