Unethical legislation and policies can sometimes be the result of a moral panic.A "moral panic" is ______.

A) an irrational and exaggerated response by the public to a perceived problem
B) a public over-reaction caused by outdated public morals
C) when a small group of legislators panic and force through unethical legislation
D) when an individual legislator or policy maker over-reacts to a problem

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Cassidy Robbins · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A moral panic is an irrational and exaggerated response by the public to a perceived problem. This can often result in unethical legislation and policies being put in place due to a heightened sense of fear or concern. Moral panics can be caused by various factors, including media sensationalism or misinformation.

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