Which is true regarding the nation’s environmental policy?

a. The first major steps by the national government to clean up the environment began in the early 1900s.

b. A majority of the public is sympathetic to environmentalism.

I would say B is the answer.. correct? since the clean ups did not begin until 1980

Yes, I agree.

Perfect, thank you.

The principle of self-government emphasizes majority rule whereas the principle of liberty emphasizes individual rights. These principles

Actually, to determine which statement is true regarding the nation’s environmental policy, we need to evaluate the information provided.

Statement a. states that the first major steps by the national government to clean up the environment began in the early 1900s. This statement is incorrect. While the early 1900s did witness some environmental conservation efforts, such as the establishment of national parks, the comprehensive national government actions to address environmental pollution and degradation began much later.

Statement b. states that a majority of the public is sympathetic to environmentalism. While this statement may be true, it is not directly related to the nation's environmental policy. Public opinion and support for environmental causes can vary across time and regions, but it does not necessarily reflect the nature or effectiveness of the nation's environmental policies.

Given the information provided, neither statement can be determined as true or false. The correct answer cannot be determined without additional information or options. It's important to base our responses on accurate and relevant information when evaluating statements.