Exam 27: Politics, environment, and Sustainability

The primary focus of the International community on environmental problems has been the development of various international environmental laws and non-binding declarations called conventions.

What is the precautionary principle?

Which guideline would be helpful in changing government policies? 

Any person undertaking a lawsuit must establish that she or he has the legal right or legal standing to do so.

____________________ is government by the people through elected officials and representatives.

How many countries have environmental protection agencies? 

Making decisions that involve integrated solutions to environmental and other problems is called the integrative principle.

What is one way that individuals in a constitutional democracy influence and change government policies? 

Which of the following are developed and passed by legislative bodies such as federal and provincial governments? 

Which of the following is generally true of grassroots groups? 

___________________ is a body of unwritten rules and principles derived from thousands of past legal decisions,along with commonly accepted practices,or norms.

Statutory laws are those developed and passed by legislative bodies such as federal and provincial governments.

Which of the following is not one of the three branches of government? 

Environmental law is a body of statements that define what is reasonable behavior for individuals and groups according to the larger community,while balancing competing social and private interests.

_____________________________ groups advocate passing laws or establishing regulations favourable to their cause.

The prevention principle involves the development of regulations and the use of economic tools such as full-cost pricing to ensure that polluters bear the cost of pollutants and wastes they produce.

The Species at Risk Act protects and supports the recovery of marine protected areas.

A leader is a person whom other people choose to follow because of the leader's vision,credibility,and courage.

Administrative laws consist of administrative rules and regulations,executive orders,and enforcement decisions related to the implementation and interpretation of statutory laws.

In 2012,the Harper government weakened protection for Canada's environment by making legislative changes so that _______________________________ statements were no longer required for projects involving federal money.