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)
Responses

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

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researching and writing the language for an environmental regulation
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?

(1 point)
Responses

drawing 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
recording information about a fraudulent business
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?

(1 point)
Responses

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
bachelor’s degree in accounting
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.

(1 point)
Responses

Regulation

Regulation

National Security

National Security

Foreign Service

Foreign Service

Planning
National Security
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)
Responses

national

national

state

state

local

local

foreign

foreign

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?

(1 point)
Responses

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
Jaylene's position is part of the state government.

For Nathan to qualify for his job, an education involving a high school diploma would have been appropriate.
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 cluster.

(1 point)
Responses

Governance

Governance

National Security

National Security

Foreign Service

Foreign Service

Planning

Gwen works for the US Postal Service as a delivery driver. What task might be part of Gwen’s job?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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.

(1 point)
Responses

national

national

state

state

local

local

foreign

Denise is a diplomatic courier for the US consulate in France. She carries important messages from the US ambassador in France to officials in the United States. Denise’s job falls into the _____ pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster.

(1 point)
Responses

Governance

Governance

Revenue and Taxation

Revenue and Taxation

Foreign Service

Foreign Service

Planning

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:

(1 point)
Responses

Public Management and Administration.

Public Management and Administration.

Revenue and Taxation.

Revenue and Taxation.

Foreign Service.

Foreign Service.

Planning.
Brianna’s job falls into the Governance pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster.

For Gwen, organizing and loading packages onto a truck might be part of her job.

Cameron’s job is part of the local government.

Denise’s job falls into the Foreign Service pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster.

Jin works in the Revenue and Taxation pathway of the Government and Public Administration cluster.