Government and Natural Disasters Quiz

Which level of government is responsible for making and enforcing laws for the entire nation?

• Local government

• State government

• Federal government

• All levels of government

What is the main purpose of government representatives according to the passage?

• To make decisions about how to run the country

• To represent the interests of the people who elected them

• To work together to solve problems

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which natural disaster is used as an example in the passage?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Superstorm Sandy

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CCSS.RI.4.1

What type of assistance did the federal government provide after Superstorm Sandy?

• Food and shelter

• Financial relief funds

• Rebuilding infrastructure

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.3

Which text feature helps contribute to the meaning of the content in the passage?

• Headings and subheadings

• Bold text

• Examples like Superstorm Sandy

• All of the above

What text structure is used to describe how governments work together to solve problems?

• Problem/solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Comparison/contrast

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Based on the passage, which of the following is a key responsibility of state governments?

• Making choices about how to run towns and cities

• Making and enforcing laws for the state

• Providing relief funds after natural disasters

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2