Practice ES 2.2.2

In making environmental policies, government interacts with

• organizations.
• businesses.
• citizens.
• all of the above.

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In the U.S., laws enacted from the 1780s to the late 1800s reflected the perception that

• the amount of land and natural resources in the West was endless.
• the natural resources of the West could be used up and required legal protection.
• Americans were living amid dirtier air, dirtier water, and more waste and toxic chemicals.
• a sustainable future should be a primary goal.

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Most major laws in modern U.S. environmental policy were enacted in the

• 1960s and 1970s.
• 1980s and 1990s.
• years between 2000–2005.
• years between 2005–2010.

Which statement about environmental policy in the United States is true?

• All three branches of government are involved in environmental policy.
• The environmental policies have always been successful.
• All important environmental policies are created at the federal level.
• Environmental policy is based only on scientific information.

Which branch of the U.S. government is involved in interpreting environmental laws and hearing lawsuits regarding environmental issues?

• state governors
• judicial branch
• legislative branch
• executive branch

Which of the following facts influenced the shift in environmental policy in the U.S. during the mid- to late-1900s?

• Americans found themselves living amid dirtier air, dirtier water, and more waste and toxic chemicals.
• Americans became less aware about environmental problems.
• Many Americans found themselves worse off economically.
• America was less densely populated and had reduced its reliance on technology.

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What major entity of the U.S. government has the chief responsibility for overseeing environmental regulations?

• Environmental Impact Statement
• Environmental Protection Agency
• National Park Service
• Supreme Court