American Energy Independence: What does it mean?

Depending on where you hear the emphasis, that short phrase says different things to different people.

Try this simple quiz, then check your score by clicking on the answer you've picked...

Complete this sentence: "The expression American energy independence means ..."

A. ... that Americans can stop 'buying oil from people who hate us.' "

B. ... that America's gas exports become as large as our oil imports, so that both can then grow exponentially, forever."

C. ... that American citizens are free to decide how much energy their communities will consume, and how much energy will be extracted from them."

D. ... that America's energy corporations are endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

[Click on your choice (above) to see your score for the quiz.]