Government in Daily Life Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the government regulate consumer products
A
Saftey and effectiveness
2
Q
When do government affairs become apparent to us?
A
When the government fails to do their job properly
3
Q
How is the government involved in transportation?
A
- Funds roads (from our taxes)
- Driving safety
4
Q
Technology funded by federal government
A
- National Science Foundation funded Google founders
- National Institute of Standards and Tech funded the creation of atomic clocks
- National Institute of Health funded the Human Genome Project
