1953: HAWAII

The transcript discusses the influence of federal decisions on local matters in Hawaii, particularly focusing on the control exerted by the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture. It highlights the economic dependency on sugar and the desire of Kauai's people to have important decisions made by locally elected representatives rather than federal departments.

Who primarily influences the decisions affecting Kauai's citizens?

• Federal government

• Local government

• International organizations

• State government

What is the main economic activity in Kauai that is influenced by the Department of Agriculture?

• Technology

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Sugar production

Which department controls the economic decisions related to sugar in Kauai?

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Energy

• Department of Agriculture

What do the people of Kauai prefer regarding decision-making?

• Decisions made by international bodies

• Decisions made by local business leaders

• Decisions made by elected representatives from Hawaii

• Decisions made by the federal government

How many senators and representatives do the people of Kauai want to make important decisions?

• One senator and one representative

• Two senators and two representatives

• Three senators and three representatives

• Four senators and four representatives