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.
(1 point)
national
state
local
foreign

state

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?
(1 point)
planning the new highway through Washington, D.C.
carrying important messages from the president to the Russian
ambassador
auditing the accounts of a government agency
researching and writing the language for an environmental
regulation

researching and writing the language for an environmental regulation

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.
(1 point)
national
state
local
foreign

national