Most Presidents leave office with ________ approval ratings than when they entered.

Which of the following are best described as regulations set by Congress that state and local government must meet?

a. federal grants b. balanced budget provisions c. federal mandates d. dedicated fund provisions

The “tragedy of the commons” refers to the situation in which individuals attempt to maximize their use of ______ without regard to their degradation or depletion.

A. pure private goods B. toll goods C. common pool resources D. pure public goods