The Clean Air Act of 1990 provided for the use of buying and selling of pollution permits to combat acid rain. What type of policy instrument does this describe?

A. market incentives
B. public education
C. privatization
D. subsidies


A. market incentives

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Presidents of higher education institutions are best seen as

a. directors of curricula. b. spokespersons. c. trustees. d. legal advisors.

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A group of citizens drafts a state law banning the use of any communication devices while driving. After the group gathers the required number of signatures, the law is placed on the ballot in the next election. This is an example of a(n)

a. amendment. b. civic duty. c. initiative. d. referendum. e. resolution.

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Thomas Jefferson might have changed John Locke's argument for government to protect property to protection of "the pursuit of greatness."

a. true b. false

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Members of the electoral college selected by each state equal the number of 

A) House members.
B) Senators.
C) House members plus the number of Senators.
D) voting districts.
E) voting districts plus three.

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