2 Quiz Government, Law & Public Safety Careers

An elected official is:

• appointed to the job

• voted into their job

• assigned a job by a superior

• anyone who works for the government

What does it mean to govern?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to lead a community

• to put people in prison

Police officers

• Must attend college

• must attend a university

• Must attend a vocational program

• must attend the job training provided by the police force

What is the purpose of the Internal Revenue Service?

• collecting taxes

• providing financial assistance

• making laws

• making a budget

Which of the following careers poses the most significant daily risk?

• city manager

• firefighter

• city planner

• paramedic

 Which of these careers requires the best quick decision making skills?

• tax auditor

• city planner

• police officer

• armored car guard

When you call 911 in an emergency, which of the following answers your call:

• paramedic

• dispatcher

• police officer

• fire department

You are building a new home. You need permission from which of the following:

• city planner

• building inspector

• mayor

• health inspector

Corrections workers do what:

• manage prisoners

• manage courtrooms

• work in police stations

• guard buildings

What are regulators in the construction industry responsible for?

• making employment laws

• reviewing tax returns and collecting taxes

• choosing where businesses can operate

• making and enforcing rules and codes