Evaluate the difference between the national government and local governments.(1 point)
Responses
a The national government is primarily concerned with foreign affairs, and local governments are primarily concerned with affairs of their communities.
b The national government is primarily concerned with education, and local governments are primarily concerned with defense.
c The national government is primarily responsible for agenda setting, and local governments are primarily responsible for implementing policies.
d Local governments are primarily concerned with treaties, and the national government is primarily concerned with foreign affairs.
a The national government is primarily concerned with foreign affairs, and local governments are primarily concerned with affairs of their communities.
Which of the following develops an argument as to why the issue of public transportation is better handled by local governments rather than national governments?(1 point)
Responses
a Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have enough resources to fund transportation projects.
b Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it is explicitly stated so in the Constitution.
c Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it will directly impact and provide services to people within a specific community.
d Public transportation is better handled by local governments because the national government does not have time to discuss public transportation.
c Public transportation is better handled by local governments because it will directly impact and provide services to people within a specific community.
Which of the following describes intended impacts of a government’s decision? (1 point)
Responses
a The government’s decision to pass the presidential disaster declaration reduced air pollutants and improved public health.
b The government’s decision to implement FEMA to regulate air quality reduced air pollutants and improved public health.
c The government’s decision to pass the Clean Air Act of 1970 reduced air pollutants and improved public health.
d The government’s decision to implement a Hazard Mitigation Program reduced air pollutants and improved public health.