The greenhouse effect occurs when _____
a. the burning of fossil fuels releases too much carbon dioxide into the air, causing the earth's climate to warm
b. the overuse of water from the Edwards and Ogallala aquifers threatens access to water in the future
c. photosynthesis in plants causes the growth of dangerous algae, threatening the life of fish and other water animals
d. overreliance on wind energy causes the average temperature to rise downwind of the wind farms
e. coal-burning plants in Mexico cause air pollution to drift into Texas
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Political action committees were created as a result of ______.
a. weaknesses among local Republican parties in the Deep South b. interest group restrictions in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 c. candidates’ need for more money to pay for television advertising d. fundraising scandals such as Teapot Dome e. the growth in power of national political party committees
The efforts of government to regulate and support the economy in order to protect and expand citizens’ financial well-being and economic prospects, as well as supporting businesses in the global financial system, is best defined as ______.
a. fiscal policy b. economic policy c. domestic policy d. social welfare policy