2.Ian is the congressional aide for a senator serving in Washington, D.C. The senator is involved in helping put together and pass new laws for the country. What task might be part of Ian’s job as the senator’s aide?
planning the new highway through Washington, D.C.
planning the new highway through Washington, D.C.
carrying important messages from the president to the Russian ambassador
carrying important messages from the president to the Russian ambassador
auditing the accounts of a government agency
auditing the accounts of a government agency
researching and writing the language for an environmental regulation
3.Abdul works as a regulator at the Bureau of Consumer Protection. His agency makes sure that consumers are treated fairly. What task might be part of Abdul’s job at his agency?
rawing up ideas for the new city park
drawing up ideas for the new city park
drafting a proposal for the state government budget
drafting a proposal for the state government budget
recording information about a fraudulent business
recording information about a fraudulent business
meeting with heads of state to discuss trade
4.Jaylene serves as the superintendent of education for North Carolina. She helps determine how the schools in North Carolina are doing in meeting national standards. Jaylene’s position is part of the _____ government.
national
national
state
state
local
local
foreign
foreign
5.Sylvia is a budget analyst for the state of Kentucky. Her job is to look over the state government’s spending and suggest ways to save on government funds. What education might have been appropriate for Sylvia to qualify for this position?
high school diploma
high school diploma
associate degree in fine art
associate degree in fine art
bachelor’s degree in accounting
bachelor’s degree in accounting
master’s degree in education
6.Jin is an accountant who works for the national government, auditing the tax returns of large corporations. The pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster that Jin works in is:
Public Management and Administration.
Public Management and Administration.
Revenue and Taxation.
Revenue and Taxation.
Foreign Service.
Foreign Service.
Planning.
7.Daniel is an officer in the Coast Guard. He patrols the waters off of the US coast, helping mariners in trouble and keeping criminals from importing illegal substances. Daniel’s job falls into the _____ pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster
Regulation
Regulation
National Security
National Security
Foreign Service
Foreign Service
Planning
8.Amber is the economic development director who gives advice to the city council about what businesses would help the city grow economically. The city council then figures out a way to attract the kind of businesses Amber has recommended. Amber’s job falls into the _____ pathway of the
Government and Public Administration cluster.
Governance
Governance
National Security
National Security
Regulation
Regulation
Planning
9.Cameron is the mayor of a village in Alaska. He has served his community for many years. Cameron’s job is part of the _____ government.
national
national
state
state
local
local
foreig
10.Nathan joined the US Army as an infantryman. He is now serving in a foreign country, teaching local police forces how to use defensive tactics. What education might have been appropriate for Nathan to qualify for his job?
high school diploma
high school diploma
associate degree in health services
associate degree in health services
bachelor’s degree in mathematics
bachelor’s degree in mathematics
master’s degree in law
11.Gwen works for the US Postal Service as a delivery driver. What task might be part of Gwen’s job?
inspecting meat packing companies for health violations
inspecting meat packing companies for health violations
arranging the funding of a new museum
arranging the funding of a new museum
investigating claims of illegal stock market trading
investigating claims of illegal stock market trading
organizing and loading packages onto a truck
12.Lucas is the Secretary of Defense for the United States. He oversees military operations throughout the world. Lucas’s position is part of the _____ government
national
national
state
state
local
local
foreig
13.Evan speaks four languages and holds a degree in world history. What company might be interested in hiring Evan?
a construction company bidding on a government contract
a construction company bidding on a government contract
a national museum in need of a tour director
a national museum in need of a tour director
a city planning department looking to build a skate park
a city planning department looking to build a skate park
the Internal Revenue Service in need of field auditors
14.Carlotta works as the county clerk. If someone wants to get a marriage license or pay their water bill, Carlotta is the one who accepts their payment on behalf of the county. The pathway of the Government and Public Public Management and Administration.
Public Management and Administration.
Revenue and Taxation.
Revenue and Taxation.
Foreign Service.
Foreign Service.
Planning.Administration cluster that Carlotta works in is:
15.Brianna is an intern working for a Mississippi state senator. She helps the senator draft new laws that will affect citizens in the whole state. Brianna’s job falls into the _____ pathway of the Government and Public Administration
Governance
Governance
National Security
National Security
Foreign Service
Foreign Service
Planning