Question 1

Which of the following statements is false in terms of a citizen who is trying to launch an environmental lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person would have to demonstrate that he or she had been harmed in a significant way, and that the harm had been caused by the corporation they are attempting to sue. 
B)  Corporations that are being sued can reduce their taxes by deducting their legal expenses, thus transferring part of their legal fees to the public. 
C)  There is no particular time limit within which someone, such as a cancer victim, must sue for damages. 
D)  Unless the court issues a temporary injunction against the corporation, that corporation would be free to continue the allegedly damaging action for years until the court case is decided. 
A)  The person would have to demonstrate that he or she had been harmed in a significant way, and that the harm had been caused by the corporation they are attempting to sue. 
B)  Corporations that are being sued can reduce their taxes by deducting their legal expenses, thus transferring part of their legal fees to the public. 
C)  There is no particular time limit within which someone, such as a cancer victim, must sue for damages. 
D)  Unless the court issues a temporary injunction against the corporation, that corporation would be free to continue the allegedly damaging action for years until the court case is decided. C

Question 2

Laws enforced by environmental leaders are usually composed of policies,regulations,and funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

International environmental treaties are poorly monitored and enforced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The majority of international treaties lack criteria for monitoring and evaluating their own effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There is growing concern over the threat of climate change and its potential to disrupt ecological economic,and political systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the major environmental shifts that has been taking place since the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

A)  a shift towards being increasingly concerned about pollution problems in developing countries 
B)  a shift towards increasing awareness of the harmful effects of human activity on biodiversity 
C)  a shift towards focusing more on local and regional concerns instead of on global concerns 
D)  a shift towards relying more on the international community to deal with environmental problems. 
A)  a shift towards being increasingly concerned about pollution problems in developing countries 
B)  a shift towards increasing awareness of the harmful effects of human activity on biodiversity 
C)  a shift towards focusing more on local and regional concerns instead of on global concerns 
D)  a shift towards relying more on the international community to deal with environmental problems.

Question 7

The ______________________________ Act protects and supports the recovery of threatened and endangered species.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ Act protects and supports the...

Question 8

What term routinely applies to a party that is seeking damages for injury to health or for economic loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  the defendant 
B)  the plaintiff 
C)  the whistle blower 
D)  the court 
A)  the defendant 
B)  the plaintiff 
C)  the whistle blower 
D)  the court

Question 9

Which effort to be more "green" has been undertaken by a number of college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  They established agricultural research stations. 
B)  They established a Green Cup competition among dorms to see who eats the most vegetables. 
C)  They promoted the use of locally grown beef only. 
D)  They worked with faculty and administration to make environmental improvements on campus. 
A)  They established agricultural research stations. 
B)  They established a Green Cup competition among dorms to see who eats the most vegetables. 
C)  They promoted the use of locally grown beef only. 
D)  They worked with faculty and administration to make environmental improvements on campus.

Question 10

____________________ is the Canadian author,environmental activist,and spokesperson who has focused her attention on the world's water crisis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the Canadian author,environmental activist,and spokesperson...

Question 11

What are some of the problems associated with international efforts to deal with global environmental issues?

Accepted Answer

most international treaties lack criteri

Question 12

Which situation is a democracy least prepared to address,in terms of its design for stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  an urgent message that foreign missiles have been released 
B)  the need to create a long-term energy plan 
C)  illegal immigrants crossing its borders 
D)  a threat from foreign ships crossing waters under its jurisdiction 
A)  an urgent message that foreign missiles have been released 
B)  the need to create a long-term energy plan 
C)  illegal immigrants crossing its borders 
D)  a threat from foreign ships crossing waters under its jurisdiction

Question 13

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

Accepted Answer

vision,credibility,and courage

Question 14

What can YOU do to try to make a difference regarding the environmental issues that concern you?

Accepted Answer

You can vote wisely,keep the pressure on

Question 15

What limits the effectiveness of environmental lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

A)  the difficulty of finding a defendant 
B)  the lack of recovery of attorneys' fees by public-interest law firms 
C)  short length of time for court proceedings 
D)  lawyers often fight for environmental law cases 
A)  the difficulty of finding a defendant 
B)  the lack of recovery of attorneys' fees by public-interest law firms 
C)  short length of time for court proceedings 
D)  lawyers often fight for environmental law cases

Question 16

Which means of influencing and changing government policies is NOT likely for individuals in a constitutional democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  by participating in grassroots activities 
B)  by a coup d'état 
C)  by whistle-blowing 
D)  by education and persuasion 
A)  by participating in grassroots activities 
B)  by a coup d'état 
C)  by whistle-blowing 
D)  by education and persuasion

Question 17

Joining a special-interest group is one way to provide environmental leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the ________________________________________,all people have a right to an environment that does not harm their health and well-being.

Accepted Answer

human-righ

Question 19

What is the purpose of "Earth Hour"?

Accepted Answer

A)  to save as much energy as possible in a day 
B)  to publicize and market new energy devices 
C)  to increase the profile of politicians and celebrities 
D)  to create awareness and public involvement regarding energy issues affecting the world 
A)  to save as much energy as possible in a day 
B)  to publicize and market new energy devices 
C)  to increase the profile of politicians and celebrities 
D)  to create awareness and public involvement regarding energy issues affecting the world

Question 20

Which of the following terms is used to describe a legal action that is filed on behalf of larger number of citizens who all allege that they have suffered similar damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  a civil suit 
B)  a legal consensus 
C)  a mass injunction 
D)  a class action suit 
A)  a civil suit 
B)  a legal consensus 
C)  a mass injunction 
D)  a class action suit

Exam 27: Politics, environment, and Sustainability

Which of the following statements is false in terms of a citizen who is trying to launch an environmental lawsuit?

Laws enforced by environmental leaders are usually composed of policies,regulations,and funding.

International environmental treaties are poorly monitored and enforced.

The majority of international treaties lack criteria for monitoring and evaluating their own effectiveness.

There is growing concern over the threat of climate change and its potential to disrupt ecological economic,and political systems.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major environmental shifts that has been taking place since the 1970s?

The ______________________________ Act protects and supports the recovery of threatened and endangered species.

What term routinely applies to a party that is seeking damages for injury to health or for economic loss?

Which effort to be more "green" has been undertaken by a number of college students?

____________________ is the Canadian author,environmental activist,and spokesperson who has focused her attention on the world's water crisis.

What are some of the problems associated with international efforts to deal with global environmental issues?

Which situation is a democracy least prepared to address,in terms of its design for stability?

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

What can YOU do to try to make a difference regarding the environmental issues that concern you?

What limits the effectiveness of environmental lawsuits?

Which means of influencing and changing government policies is NOT likely for individuals in a constitutional democracy?

Joining a special-interest group is one way to provide environmental leadership.

According to the ________________________________________,all people have a right to an environment that does not harm their health and well-being.

What is the purpose of "Earth Hour"?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a legal action that is filed on behalf of larger number of citizens who all allege that they have suffered similar damages?

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