Pollution cleanup efforts in Pittsburgh were aided by:
A. the Water Pollution Control Act.
B. the Clean Air Act.
C. the Toxic Substance Control Act.
D. the Superfund Act.
Answer: B
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a. wealthier b. poorer c. larger d. more populous
List three of the major consequences of concentrated corporate ownership of mass media.
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Collectively, the U.S. Supreme Court cases Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger suggest that affirmation action
a. is likely permissible if it is narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling state interest and does not rely on quotas. b. is likely permissible as long as it is a points-based system and is otherwise colorblind. c. is likely permissible as long as it reduces racial inequality and promotes cultural awareness or understanding. d. may be unconstitutional if the goal is to promote diversity. e. is typically unconstitutional.
Which of the following statements best characterizes the U.S. decision to sign but not ratify the Kyoto Protocol?
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