For the bill
Which energy source holds a more successful future: fossil fuels or electric energy?
Electric energy
Why are some states and companies against the bill?
It unfairly targets fossil fuel companies
and/or
Violates federal authority
What is competitive federalism?
A system where states compete with each other and the federal government to shape policies
What state's bill is being sued?
New York
Who was the MVP of the NBA All Star game
Companies need to be held _____ for destruction to NY
Acceptable answers:
Accountable, responsible, liable, answerable, chargeable, to blame, reporting, subject, under the charge of, bound to obey, obeying
Where are many of the companies the NY is suing located?
Not NY
What designation encapsulates the hierarchical delineation of authority between subnational and national governmental structures?
Federalism
California
How much money is NY estimated to pay for repairs by 2050?
Half a trillion dollars
How might the bill impact states?
States will lose tax money from these businesses
What type of Federalism is this an example of (you can have your opinion but what did we say in the slide)
Competitive Federalism
What Constitution principle can overturn a state law if it conflicts with federal law?
Supremacy Clause
Which two slides were the same color
None of them were the same color
What other state, not including California, is pursuing a similar bill?
Acceptable answers:
Maryland, Massachusettes, New Jersey, and Vermont
What Clause does the bill violate according to West Virginia and its followers?
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3
or
Interstate commerce clause
Which government agency usually handles environmental regulation?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What stance would a libertarian take on this argument?
The government (New York) should stay out of it/not tax them
What agreement is the US trying to get out of?
Paris Climate Agreement
Name seven states that are challenging the bill.
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
What version of federalism is shown by the EPA statutes?
Cooperative Federalism
How does this bill compare to carbon taxes?
Charges community for past pollution instead of taxing for current emissions
Who says this? "Boom, boom, boom"
Lebron James