Unit I Test - Principles of Environmental Protection

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Answer the following questions related to Unit I and the philosophical underpinnings of the US Government. You have one "Free" question, to use this space just write "Free" in the space provided.

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1. How does Republicanism depend on civic participation in regards to environmental protection? Give an example (real or hypothetical) to support your answer. *

2. How does republicanism allow ideas from around the country regarding environmental protection to be heard at the federal level of government? *

3. How does the system of checks and balances enable different branches of government from preventing another branch government of government from abusing its power? Give an example using an example (Real or hypothetical) using environmental protections as an example. *

4. Use the antiquities act as an example to explain how the system of Separations of Power relate to what different branches of government can and can not do regarding environmental protection. Make sure to mention specific powers or rights given to at least two of the different branches of government. *

5. Use the idea of Popular Sovereignty to explain where ultimate decision making power regarding environmental protections rests, and how this idea connects to one of the other six big ideas of government. *

6. Explain the principle of Limited Government, why it was included in the formation of the US Government, and why it also means that some of the responsibility for environmental protection rests with the people. *

7. When Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 it was set aside for “the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” How is this reflected in one of the six big ideas of government. Be sure to mention which of the six big ideas and how. *

8. How does the idea of Federalism both aid and hurt conservation of the environment in the United States? Provide an example (real or hypothetical) to illustrate your point. *

9. How are the actions of activists important to government efforts to protect the environment? Give an example of An activist and their work, and how their actions fit within larger understandings of the rights, responsibilities, and duties of American citizens. *

10. Which of the 6 principles is most important to the idea of environmental preservation here in the United States? Explain your reasoning and provide evidence which supports your reasoning. *

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