HSA Review: Domestic Policy

Answer in a complete sentence Success Criteria 4/25/2017 1.We can identify the meaning of domestic policy.  2.We can compare and contrast different public policies. 3.We can close read quotations to understand what the quote means. 4.We can analyze quotes in order to be able to answer HSA questions. Answer in a complete sentence Once again you are the president. Do you think you would favor rules that help the environment or businesses that produce pollution? What if the businesses promised to donate a lot of money to you?

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HSA Review Unit 5 – Public Policy Today we begin with Domestic Policy Who name the: Environmental Policy Land Use Regional Cooperation

Environmental Policy Environmental Policy Laws and regulations that work to protect the environment from man-made destruction

Environmental Policy Public Health Concern Pollution from the water or air can have a negative impact on our health. Protecting Land & Resources Pollution destroys the land, which is where we get our food from. Destruction of habitat kills animals, which can disrupt the environment.

Environmental Policy Clean Air Act of 1970 Limits the amount of pollution companies can put into the air Endangered Species Act Protects the habitats for animals who are on the brink of extinction

Environmental Policy Clean Air Act of 1970 Limits the amount of pollution companies can put into the air Endangered Species Act Protects the habitats of animals who are on the brink of extinction

Land Use Zoning How a local gov’t decides to use land and buildings in order to shape community development. Why Do We Zone? Avoid wasting land, this protects the environment and makes the city look more appealing

Land Use Urban Sprawl when a city grows and spreads out until it takes over the surrounding area. Urban Decay when part of a city falls apart because people move away, or the people living there don’t have the money to maintain the community

Land Use Smart Growth ends urban sprawl and protects the environment by rezoning neighborhoods to create mix-land areas

Regional Cooperation Metropolitan Area region that includes a city and the surrounding area Regional Cooperation when neighboring cities, states, and countries work together to resolve an issue

Quote Breakdown Fun!

Quick 5 4/25 The Baltimore Metropolitan Council represents the governments of five neighboring counties. The Council oversees air and water quality programs and helps operate a regional rideshare program. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this type of regional cooperation.