Reading Quiz U3W1 Solving Problems

Who elects government representatives in the United States?

• The President

• Citizens

• Congress

• Governors

Which level of government is responsible for running towns and cities?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

• International Government

What is one responsibility of state governments?

• Enforcing national laws

• Organizing international treaties

• Making laws for cities

• Enforcing state laws

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Which government provides relief funds during a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake?

• Local Government

• State Government

• Federal Government

• Both State and Local Governments

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What was the speed of the winds during Superstorm Sandy in 2012?

• 128 kilometers per hour

• 50 kilometers per hour

• 80 kilometers per hour

• 200 kilometers per hour

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How many people lost their homes during Superstorm Sandy?

• 2,000

• 1 million

• 100,000

• 23,000

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What is FEMA’s role in responding to natural disasters?

• Passing new laws

• Providing financial relief

• Electing representatives

• Setting up shelters

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How do federal, state, and local governments work together after a natural disaster?

• They pass new laws for disaster areas

• They hold elections for new representatives

• They work together to provide food, shelter, and financial aid

• They divide up areas to govern separately

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What type of disaster struck the New York and New Jersey coasts in 2012?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Superstorm

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How long after Superstorm Sandy are state and local governments still using relief funds to rebuild?

• One year later

• Two years later

• Still today

• Not at all

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