The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires that environmental impact statements (EIS) be conducted for proposed development projects. Which statement choice defines an EIS?
A. detailed and systematic study of the financial impact of proposed environmental regulations on a business
B. a detailed and systematic study of wetlands impacted by a proposed action
C. a detailed and systematic study of whether development projects have been implemented according to EPA guidelines
D. detailed and systematic study of all environmental effects of a proposed action
D. detailed and systematic study of all environmental effects of a proposed action
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All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote of
a. The Senate b. The House c. Both houses of Congress d. The Supreme Court
Formula grants provide the most administrative discretion, and state and local governments must apply to receive this form of grant-in-aid
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The "free-rider barrier to group membership" is the idea that individuals will not join interest groups unless they get something for free
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why is grassroots/outside lobbying an effective political tactic?
A. Grassroots lobbying shapes public opinion, and elected officials are known to respond to public opinion. B. Interest groups rarely engage in grassroots lobbying, so when they use this tactic, elected officials take notice. C. Grassroots lobbyists collect and bundle together campaign contributions from multiple individuals. This results in one large campaign contribution and thus maximizes the impact of each contributor. D. Grassroots lobbying depends on building personal connections with elected officials, who are more likely to listen to groups that they know and like.