Chapter 33 the government's role in the economy, environment, and social programs

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Environmental protection

Increased during the post-war period due to research on the effects of pesticides, pollution, and waste disposal.

Environmental protection agency (EPA)

Ban certain harmful chemicals. Develop and enforce environmental regulations.

Endangered species act

 This law requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to list species of plants and animals threatened with extinction.

Aid to families with dependent children

government welfare

support government regulation in the economy

The government should protect people from big business.

oppose government regulation in the economy

A free market encourages economic growth.

Support strong EPA

More environmental laws. Less burning of fossil fuels.

Oppose strong EPA

Global warming is not real.

Support government and social programs

The government should help people less fortunate.

oppose government social programs

Workers being taxed do not like people getting free money for no work.

support profiling

Workers being taxed do not like people getting free money for no work.

Oppose profiling

Profiling is racist