A bridge inside a city is damaged after heavy rain. The bridge connects two local neighborhoods, but it is part of a state highway system. Which level of government would most likely take the lead in repairing the bridge?

State government, because the bridge is part of a state highway system

Local government, because all bridges are city property

National government, because all transportation belongs to Congress

Local school board, because students use the bridge

Public Health Emergency: A disease outbreak begins in one Florida county. Local health officials respond first, but then cases spread across the state, requiring statewide rules and coordination. Which statement best explains the government response?

Local government may respond first, but the state government can coordinate a statewide response.

Only the local government can respond because the outbreak started in one county.

Only the national government can respond because health is never a state issue.

The school district becomes the highest level of government during health emergencies.

Local Ordinance vs. State Law: A city passes an ordinance limiting how late loud music can be played in residential neighborhoods. A resident says, "This is not a real law because Congress did not pass it." Which response is most accurate?

The resident is incorrect because local governments can pass ordinances for local issues.

The resident is correct because only Congress can make laws.

The resident is correct because neighborhood noise is controlled by the national government.

The resident is incorrect because only state governors can make city rules.

Disaster Aid After a Hurricane: After a major hurricane, the city clears blocked roads, the state coordinates shelters, and the national government provides disaster assistance. What does this scenario best show?

Local, state, and national governments can share responsibilities during emergencies.

Only one level of government can respond to a public problem.

The national government replaces all local governments during disasters.

State government has no role once local damage occurs.

A student says the national government should decide what time every city park closes because parks are used by American citizens. Which explanation best corrects the student's thinking?

Park hours are usually a local issue because city governments manage local parks.

The national government controls all services used by citizens.

State government controls every park in every city.

Citizens cannot ask government to solve park problems.

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Garbage Pickup: A student notices that trash has not been picked up on her street for two weeks. Her family wants to know which level of government usually handles this service.
Which level of government should they contact first?

National government

State government

Local government

International government

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Driver’s License: Marcus is turning 16 and wants to get a driver’s license. He needs to know which level of government sets the rules and issues driver’s licenses.
Which level of government handles this?

Local government

State government

National government

County neighborhood board

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National Defense: A news report says the United States is sending military forces overseas to protect national security.
Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

Local government

State government

National government

City government

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45 sec • 5 pts

Public Park Repair: A city park has broken playground equipment. Parents want it repaired so children can play safely.
Which level of government is most likely responsible?

Local government

State government

National government

Foreign government

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45 sec • 5 pts

Hurricane Evacuation Routes: A hurricane is approaching Florida. Officials announce evacuation routes and coordinate emergency shelters across several counties.
Which level of government is most directly responsible for coordinating this statewide emergency response?

Local government only

State government

National government only

School government

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Speed Limit on a Neighborhood Street: Residents complain that cars are speeding through a residential street near a middle school. They want speed bumps and new speed limit signs.
Which level of government would most likely handle this issue?

National government

Local government

State government

Federal courts

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Immigration and Citizenship: A family wants to begin the naturalization process to become United States citizens.
Which level of government handles immigration and citizenship?

Local government

State government

National government

County government

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SS.7.CG.3.13: Who Handles That? Enrichment Activity

Garbage Pickup: A student notices that trash has not been picked up on her street for two weeks. Her family wants to know which level of government usually handles this service.
Which level of government should they contact first?

Driver’s License: Marcus is turning 16 and wants to get a driver’s license. He needs to know which level of government sets the rules and issues driver’s licenses.
Which level of government handles this?

National Defense: A news report says the United States is sending military forces overseas to protect national security.
Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

Public Park Repair: A city park has broken playground equipment. Parents want it repaired so children can play safely.
Which level of government is most likely responsible?

Hurricane Evacuation Routes: A hurricane is approaching Florida. Officials announce evacuation routes and coordinate emergency shelters across several counties.
Which level of government is most directly responsible for coordinating this statewide emergency response?

Speed Limit on a Neighborhood Street: Residents complain that cars are speeding through a residential street near a middle school. They want speed bumps and new speed limit signs.
Which level of government would most likely handle this issue?

Immigration and Citizenship: A family wants to begin the naturalization process to become United States citizens.
Which level of government handles immigration and citizenship?

Statewide Graduation Requirements: Florida changes the graduation requirements for public school students across the state.
Which level of government is responsible for this type of education policy?

Fire Rescue Response: A house catches fire in a neighborhood, and firefighters arrive to put it out.
Which level of government usually provides this service?

Printing U.S. Currency: The government decides to print and regulate money used across the United States.
Which level of government has this responsibility?

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SS.7.CG.3.13: Who Handles That? Enrichment Activity

Garbage Pickup: A student notices that trash has not been picked up on her street for two weeks. Her family wants to know which level of government usually handles this service. Which level of government should they contact first?

Driver’s License: Marcus is turning 16 and wants to get a driver’s license. He needs to know which level of government sets the rules and issues driver’s licenses. Which level of government handles this?

National Defense: A news report says the United States is sending military forces overseas to protect national security. Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

Public Park Repair: A city park has broken playground equipment. Parents want it repaired so children can play safely. Which level of government is most likely responsible?

Hurricane Evacuation Routes: A hurricane is approaching Florida. Officials announce evacuation routes and coordinate emergency shelters across several counties. Which level of government is most directly responsible for coordinating this statewide emergency response?

Speed Limit on a Neighborhood Street: Residents complain that cars are speeding through a residential street near a middle school. They want speed bumps and new speed limit signs. Which level of government would most likely handle this issue?

Immigration and Citizenship: A family wants to begin the naturalization process to become United States citizens. Which level of government handles immigration and citizenship?

Statewide Graduation Requirements: Florida changes the graduation requirements for public school students across the state. Which level of government is responsible for this type of education policy?

Fire Rescue Response: A house catches fire in a neighborhood, and firefighters arrive to put it out. Which level of government usually provides this service?

Printing U.S. Currency: The government decides to print and regulate money used across the United States. Which level of government has this responsibility?

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Garbage Pickup: A student notices that trash has not been picked up on her street for two weeks. Her family wants to know which level of government usually handles this service.
Which level of government should they contact first?

Driver’s License: Marcus is turning 16 and wants to get a driver’s license. He needs to know which level of government sets the rules and issues driver’s licenses.
Which level of government handles this?

National Defense: A news report says the United States is sending military forces overseas to protect national security.
Which level of government is responsible for national defense?

Public Park Repair: A city park has broken playground equipment. Parents want it repaired so children can play safely.
Which level of government is most likely responsible?

Hurricane Evacuation Routes: A hurricane is approaching Florida. Officials announce evacuation routes and coordinate emergency shelters across several counties.
Which level of government is most directly responsible for coordinating this statewide emergency response?

Speed Limit on a Neighborhood Street: Residents complain that cars are speeding through a residential street near a middle school. They want speed bumps and new speed limit signs.
Which level of government would most likely handle this issue?

Immigration and Citizenship: A family wants to begin the naturalization process to become United States citizens.
Which level of government handles immigration and citizenship?

Statewide Graduation Requirements: Florida changes the graduation requirements for public school students across the state.
Which level of government is responsible for this type of education policy?

Fire Rescue Response: A house catches fire in a neighborhood, and firefighters arrive to put it out.
Which level of government usually provides this service?

Printing U.S. Currency: The government decides to print and regulate money used across the United States.
Which level of government has this responsibility?