Governments don't always enforce the environmental laws because:
A. they don't believe in them
B. they are too busy
C. they don't have enough money to enforce all the laws
D. they expect the public to enforce laws
My answer is C
1) B, Greenpeace
2) C, they don't have enough money to enforce all the laws
3) A, Endangered Species Act
4) C, April 22, 1970
5) D, Florida panther
6) C, Geodesic Dome
7) C, Solar
8) C, Waste water
9) B, R-factor
10) C, United States
However, I suspect your teacher will think that C is the answer, so go for it. Keep in mind what I told you however.
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^^ I meant B, Geodesic Dome
C. they don't have enough money to enforce all the laws
To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze each option:
A. they don't believe in them - This option suggests that governments don't enforce environmental laws simply because they don't believe in them. While it is possible for some individuals in government to hold this view, it is generally not a predominant reason why governments do not enforce environmental laws consistently.
B. they are too busy - This option suggests that governments do not enforce environmental laws because they are preoccupied with other matters. While governments do have various responsibilities and priorities, it is unlikely that being too busy is the primary reason for inconsistent enforcement.
C. they don't have enough money to enforce all the laws - This option suggests a common and significant reason why governments may not enforce environmental laws consistently. Governments have limited budgets which they have to allocate among different areas, such as education, healthcare, and security. Environmental enforcement is one of many areas competing for these limited resources. Therefore, it is plausible that lack of funding hinders effective enforcement.
D. they expect the public to enforce laws - This option suggests that governments rely on the public to enforce environmental laws instead of taking responsibility themselves. While public participation and compliance are crucial for successful environmental enforcement, relying solely on the public would be an abdication of governmental responsibility. Governments usually have dedicated agencies and departments responsible for ensuring environmental compliance.
Considering the above analysis, option C seems to be the most plausible and accurate answer. Governments often face financial constraints that limit their ability to devote sufficient resources to enforcing all environmental laws effectively.