WorksheetsGovernment and Public Administration Career Cluster
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The U.S. House of Representatives reports that it's total workforce numbers approximately _____ employees, with more than half working in Washington D.C.
1,500
5,000
10,000
50,000
True or False: Being a legislator is a full-time job for which a person is paid a large salary.
True
False
The general term for elected officials who create or change laws and provide funding for essential services such as education or roads.
Congressional Aides
Senators
Legislators
Mayors
U.S. Senators are elected to _____ year terms and may serve for no more than _____ years total.
2, 6
4, 8
6, 12
6, no limit
_____ 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.
Legislators
Social and community service managers
Mayors
Congressional aides
Social and community service managers DO NOT serve...
Children and the elderly
Ex offenders
Homeless and immigrants
The president
Which military branch's mission statement begins with "Our Purpose Remains Constant."
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Army
The U.S. _____ is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and is the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security.
Coast Guard
Navy
Marines
Army
Which branch's highest enlisted rank is Master Chief Petty Officer?
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Air Force
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.
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force
Basic training for this branch is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Army
Urban and Regional (city) planners make sure cities become more _____ communities. They oversee projects that help accommodate population _____.
connected, growth
safe, explosion
fun, festivals
The job of emergency management director requires a _____ degree and is expected to increase 3% from 2018 to 2028 in Ohio.
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
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.
Mapping Technician
Emergency management director
Land Surveyor
Meter reader
If you like working outdoors and enjoy travel, a career as a ____ may be right for you.
Mapping Technician
Emergency management director
Land Surveyor
Meter reader
They keeps records relating to a county's population, such as birth, marriage and death certificates.
Court clerk
County clerk
Municipal clerk
Councilman
They oversee and lead all aspects of the operation of a United States Post Office
Court administrator
City manager
City clerk
Postmaster
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.
Court administrator
City manager
City clerk
Postmaster
____, also called "press secretaries" when they work in government, inform the public of government officials' and agencies' activities.
Financial examiners
Public relations specialist
Food inspector
Safety inspector
____ 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.
Tax preparers
Public relations specialist
Food inspector
Safety inspector
____ 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.
Auditor
Public relations specialist
Food inspector
Transportation manager
____ help borrowers avoid "predatory loans" and ensure that banks do not discriminate against borrowers.
Tax preparers
Public relations specialist
Financial examiner
Transportation manager
A ____ applies knowledge of industry processes and local laws to ensure standards are met in the workplace.
Tax preparers
Safety inspector
Financial examiner
Transportation manager
____ 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.
Auditor
Tax Preparer
Tax Examiner
Accountant
____ keep track of an organization's money and ____ check their work.
auditors, tax preparers
tax examiners, tax preparers
auditors, accountants
accountants, auditors
____ deal with tax returns filed by individuals and businesses, ensuring that credits and deductions are lawful.
Auditor
Tax Preparer
Tax Examiner
Accountant
What is the term for "managing relationships between countries"?
Diplomacy
Treaty
Military force
What are four pillars or principles of American diplomacy?
security, prosperity, democracy, economic development
security, tyranny, inflation, democracy
Social justice, interior development, social media, freedom
Which one IS FALSE regarding US Diplomats
are specialists that represent America and U.S. interests abroad
negotiators who promote peace
protect American citizens abroad
want to rule the world
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.
Court clerk
County clerk
Municipal clerk
Councilman
