PUP Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers 2025/2026
Congressional committee chairs are the most important influence on the committee chair
because they: - ANSWERSDetermine whether the bill will be discussed by the committee (or
sub-committee)
How has the internet affected the environmental policymaking process? - ANSWERSAll of the
these answers
If an environmental group regularly meets with members of congress to promote pending
legislation, then this group uses _____________________ to advance environmental
protection. - ANSWERSLobbying
If the House and Senate are in "conference committee," they are: - ANSWERSDrafting a
compromise bill to be sent to the President for signature
According to the Earth Day Video, which group contributed the most money to the first Earth
Day? - ANSWERSUnited Auto Workers
In 1992, which of the following describes the response from the federal government resulting
from environmental justice concerns. - ANSWERSall of the answers are correct (a. through d.)
In the Earth Day video, which President presented a message that the United States must
reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? - ANSWERSClinton
In the Earth Day video, which President spoke about the need to act now to avoid an energy
crisis in the future? - ANSWERSCarter
, In which capacity does the White House Council on Environmental Quality serve the President?
- ANSWERSAdvisory only
Interest groups that oppose environmental legislation are generally supported by which
entities? - ANSWERSAns. All of these answers (a., b., and c.)*
a. Western Ranchers
b. Industries
International governmental organizations, such as the United Nations and the Global
Environmental Facility, are beneficial to environmental issues between nations for all the
following reasons, EXCEPT: - ANSWERSThey are powerful organizations that have enforcement
capability and unlimited funding.
The first Earth Day resulted in the following actions, except - ANSWERSThe "Contract with
America"
What major environmental concern(s) was/were associated with the expansive growth of cities
from 1870 to 1900? - ANSWERSAns. b and c
b. Health concerns from unsanitary conditions from increased trash and sewage
c. Increased pollution from industrial factories
What was the Reagan's administration's main concern regarding the environment? -
ANSWERSReducing governmental regulation
Which President campaigned as the "Environmental President" and was effective at breaking
legislative gridlock? - ANSWERSGeorge H.W. Bush
Answers 2025/2026
Congressional committee chairs are the most important influence on the committee chair
because they: - ANSWERSDetermine whether the bill will be discussed by the committee (or
sub-committee)
How has the internet affected the environmental policymaking process? - ANSWERSAll of the
these answers
If an environmental group regularly meets with members of congress to promote pending
legislation, then this group uses _____________________ to advance environmental
protection. - ANSWERSLobbying
If the House and Senate are in "conference committee," they are: - ANSWERSDrafting a
compromise bill to be sent to the President for signature
According to the Earth Day Video, which group contributed the most money to the first Earth
Day? - ANSWERSUnited Auto Workers
In 1992, which of the following describes the response from the federal government resulting
from environmental justice concerns. - ANSWERSall of the answers are correct (a. through d.)
In the Earth Day video, which President presented a message that the United States must
reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? - ANSWERSClinton
In the Earth Day video, which President spoke about the need to act now to avoid an energy
crisis in the future? - ANSWERSCarter
, In which capacity does the White House Council on Environmental Quality serve the President?
- ANSWERSAdvisory only
Interest groups that oppose environmental legislation are generally supported by which
entities? - ANSWERSAns. All of these answers (a., b., and c.)*
a. Western Ranchers
b. Industries
International governmental organizations, such as the United Nations and the Global
Environmental Facility, are beneficial to environmental issues between nations for all the
following reasons, EXCEPT: - ANSWERSThey are powerful organizations that have enforcement
capability and unlimited funding.
The first Earth Day resulted in the following actions, except - ANSWERSThe "Contract with
America"
What major environmental concern(s) was/were associated with the expansive growth of cities
from 1870 to 1900? - ANSWERSAns. b and c
b. Health concerns from unsanitary conditions from increased trash and sewage
c. Increased pollution from industrial factories
What was the Reagan's administration's main concern regarding the environment? -
ANSWERSReducing governmental regulation
Which President campaigned as the "Environmental President" and was effective at breaking
legislative gridlock? - ANSWERSGeorge H.W. Bush
