In recent years residents of Flint, Michigan were exposed to contaminated tap water, which resulted in a number of adverse health outcomes for residents. An investigation of the issue revealed that local governing bodies were previously aware of the contamination, but chose not to address it. Without the protections provided by __________, residents of Flint would have a difficult time being

represented and receiving benefits or compensation for being innocent third parties of the harmful actions of others.

A) the state
B) the UN
C) deep state policies
D) gerrymandering


A) the state

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