Ban the Ban and Sodas a Problem

Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but...?"

• We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.

• Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.

• Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.

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What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks.

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

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According to the author of "Soda's a Problem but...", how should the government go about "stopping us" from consuming too much soda?

• Pass the law Mayor Bloomberg proposed.

• Provide the public with information so they may choose wisely.

• Only allow a moderate amount of soda on a daily basis.

• Allow food corporations to determine how much soda we can drink.

In paragraph 3 of "Ban the Ban!" the author says that to "allow the government to make choices on your behalf" becomes a "very slippery slope." What is the meaning of the phrase "very slippery slope"?

• The author uses the term "very slippery slope" to mean that the governments should enforce certain bans before the public endangers itself further.

• The term "very slippery slope" is used to identify the governments downfalls and shortcomings.

• The term "very slippery slope" is used ironically to further clarify that the government is doing the right thing.

• The author says "very slippery slope" to mean that there is a course of action that will prove dangerous, specifically in terms of limiting our civil liberties.

What did the NYC ban limit the sale of?

• large sugary drinks

• unsafe cars

• sugary snacks

• imported clothing

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According to the author, what will most people gain from the soda ban?

• Harsher punishments

• Better health

• Increased taxes

• Cheaper drink options

Identify the paragraph in which the author of "Soda's a Problem but..." acknowledges a viewpoint that conflicts with her own view of the soda ban.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

In "Ban the Ban" and "Soda's a Problem, But..."

• the two authors disagree about the soda ban

• the two authors agree about the soda ban and think it's great

• the two authors agree about the soda ban and think it's a bad idea

• the two authors agree that the soda ban is bad, but each has different reasons for doing so.

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What is the main argument presented in 'Ban the Ban!'?

• The government should have the power to ban unhealthy products.

• Individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices.

• Soda companies should regulate their own products.

• Public health is more important than personal freedom.

In 'Soda's a Problem but...', what solution does the author propose for reducing soda consumption?

• Implementing a soda tax.

• Banning large sodas.

• Educating the public about health risks.

• Limiting soda sales to certain hours.