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Government and Public Administration Career Cluster

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The U.S. House of Representatives reports that it's total workforce numbers approximately _____ employees, with more than half working in Washington D.C.

a)

1,500

b)

5,000

c)

10,000

d)

50,000

2.

True or False: Being a legislator is a full-time job for which a person is paid a large salary.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The general term for elected officials who create or change laws and provide funding for essential services such as education or roads.

a)

Congressional Aides

b)

Senators

c)

Legislators

d)

Mayors

4.

U.S. Senators are elected to _____ year terms and may serve for no more than _____ years total.

a)

2, 6

b)

4, 8

c)

6, 12

d)

6, no limit

5.

_____ work closely with government offices, non-profit agencies and other groups that represent their clients to ensure their organization's services will meet community needs.

a)

Legislators

b)

Social and community service managers

c)

Mayors

d)

Congressional aides

6.

Social and community service managers DO NOT serve...

a)

Children and the elderly

b)

Ex offenders

c)

Homeless and immigrants

d)

The president

7.

Which military branch's mission statement begins with "Our Purpose Remains Constant."

a)

Navy

b)

Air Force

c)

Marines

d)

Army

8.

The U.S. _____ is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and is the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security.

a)

Coast Guard

b)

Navy

c)

Marines

d)

Army

9.

Which branch's highest enlisted rank is Master Chief Petty Officer?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Coast Guard

d)

Air Force

10.

To enlist as U.S. _____, you must obtain your high school diploma, be a legal U.S. resident between the ages of 17 and 28 years, pass a background check and have no felony convictions.

a)

Army

b)

Marines

c)

Navy

d)

Air Force

11.

Basic training for this branch is located in San Antonio, Texas.

a)

Air Force

b)

Navy

c)

Marines

d)

Army

12.

Urban and Regional (city) planners make sure cities become more _____ communities. They oversee projects that help accommodate population _____.

a)

connected, growth

b)

safe, explosion

c)

fun, festivals

13.

The job of emergency management director requires a _____ degree and is expected to increase 3% from 2018 to 2028 in Ohio.

a)

Associate's

b)

Bachelor's

c)

Master's

14.

With a high school diploma, background check and less than 1 month on the job training, you can earn between $31,000 and $65,000 annually in Ohio.

a)

Mapping Technician

b)

Emergency management director

c)

Land Surveyor

d)

Meter reader

15.

If you like working outdoors and enjoy travel, a career as a ____ may be right for you.

a)

Mapping Technician

b)

Emergency management director

c)

Land Surveyor

d)

Meter reader

16.

They keeps records relating to a county's population, such as birth, marriage and death certificates.

a)

Court clerk

b)

County clerk

c)

Municipal clerk

d)

Councilman

17.

They oversee and lead all aspects of the operation of a United States Post Office

a)

Court administrator

b)

City manager

c)

City clerk

d)

Postmaster

18.

They are essentially the chief executive of the city government, supervising the city's employees and bureaucracy, while implementing and overseeing policies set by a city's mayor and city council.

a)

Court administrator

b)

City manager

c)

City clerk

d)

Postmaster

19.

____, also called "press secretaries" when they work in government, inform the public of government officials' and agencies' activities.

a)

Financial examiners

b)

Public relations specialist

c)

Food inspector

d)

Safety inspector

20.

____ work in production facilities, labs, offices and in the field to ensure that goods are safely produced at every level and meet standards for consumption.

a)

Tax preparers

b)

Public relations specialist

c)

Food inspector

d)

Safety inspector

21.

____ prepare studies for proposed projects, ensuring that public policies are followed and environmental guidelines are met. A Bachelor's degree is generally needed to begin in this field.

a)

Auditor

b)

Public relations specialist

c)

Food inspector

d)

Transportation manager

22.

____ help borrowers avoid "predatory loans" and ensure that banks do not discriminate against borrowers.

a)

Tax preparers

b)

Public relations specialist

c)

Financial examiner

d)

Transportation manager

23.

A ____ applies knowledge of industry processes and local laws to ensure standards are met in the workplace.

a)

Tax preparers

b)

Safety inspector

c)

Financial examiner

d)

Transportation manager

24.

____ help individuals and small businesses to file taxes efficiently and lawfully. Their goal is to minimize the client's bill while ensuring laws are obeyed. These individuals are often trained on the job and need at least a high school diploma.

a)

Auditor

b)

Tax Preparer

c)

Tax Examiner

d)

Accountant

25.

____ keep track of an organization's money and ____ check their work.

a)

auditors, tax preparers

b)

tax examiners, tax preparers

c)

auditors, accountants

d)

accountants, auditors

26.

____ deal with tax returns filed by individuals and businesses, ensuring that credits and deductions are lawful.

a)

Auditor

b)

Tax Preparer

c)

Tax Examiner

d)

Accountant

27.

What is the term for "managing relationships between countries"?

a)

Diplomacy

b)

Treaty

c)

Military force

28.

What are four pillars or principles of American diplomacy?

a)

security, prosperity, democracy, economic development

b)

security, tyranny, inflation, democracy

c)

Social justice, interior development, social media, freedom

29.

Which one IS FALSE regarding US Diplomats

a)

are specialists that represent America and U.S. interests abroad

b)

negotiators who promote peace

c)

protect American citizens abroad

d)

want to rule the world

30.

They draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

a)

Court clerk

b)

County clerk

c)

Municipal clerk

d)

Councilman