REVIEW SHEET

FIRST EXAM

Sample Essay:

How does the structure of the American political system (separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism) affect environmental policymaking?  Discuss several examples.

Explain the difference in the policy perspective of the major environmental political actors - - business and industry, state and local governments, natural resources users, workers, environmental advocates.

Describe the science and politics problem.  What are the problems and what might help lead to better decision-making?

Explain each step in Anthony Downs' "Issue Attention Cycle" as it relates to the environment.

In his book, The Environmental Policy Paradox, Zachary Taylor discusses the evolution of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Interior Department and the problems that occurred in these institutions during the Reagan administration.  Describe the problems associated with Ann Burford, Rita Lavelle, and James Watt.

Sample Short Answer:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation environmental problems (the key issues for each generation)

National Environmental Policy Act (1969)

Importance of Rachel Carson and her book Silent Spring

The difference in environmental philosophy between John Muir and Gifford Pinchot

Greenwashing

NIMBY

Dominant Social Paradigm

SECOND EXAM

Sample Essay:

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