Deforestation is ______.
a. the destruction of forest areas due to human actions or environmental factors
b. the degradation of land in woodland environments as a result of climate change
c. the destruction of forest areas due to natural phenomenon only
d. the pollution of forests and other woodland areas by humans
a. the destruction of forest areas due to human actions or environmental factors
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The following are fields in the construction of the rule of law in global civil society EXCEPT:
A. diplomatic interactions B. security of war and peace issues C. economic and commercial matters D. human rights E. the environment
What year was the first Earth Day held in the United States?
A. 2001 B. 1970 C. 1990 D. 1884 E. 1932
Which of the following provides one explanation for why Medicare costs have risen in recent years?
a. People now are in better health than were people in the past. b. People rely on their own private insurance to supplement Medicare. c. Doctors charge less for many services than they did in the past. d. People live longer today than they did in the past.
What is one way a governor can legitimately influence a legislator’s vote on a particular bill?
a. The governor can remove the legislator from all committee assignments. b. The governor can have a legislator removed from office for voting "incorrectly." c. The governor can signal that he or she will veto the bill if passed. d. The governor can suspend a legislator's pay for up to 30 days for voting "incorrectly." e. The governor can prohibit lobbyists from consulting with that legislator.