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Which of the following are examples of how states enforced federal COVID-19 pandemic policies differently, and how the federal government responded? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
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Some states closed schools and businesses while others remained fully open, and the federal government provided funding to states based on need rather than restrictions.
Some states closed schools and businesses while others remained fully open, and the federal government provided funding to states based on need rather than restrictions.

Some states locked down businesses right away, and the federal government backed them up and imposed a national lockdown that all states were required to follow.
Some states locked down businesses right away, and the federal government backed them up and imposed a national lockdown that all states were required to follow.

Some states prioritized certain groups for early vaccination while the federal government recommended broad eligibility, but allowed states discretion in how to distribute doses.
Some states prioritized certain groups for early vaccination while the federal government recommended broad eligibility, but allowed states discretion in how to distribute doses.

Some states issued mask mandates while others did not, and the federal government provided guidelines but did not enforce a national mask mandate.
Some states issued mask mandates while others did not, and the federal government provided guidelines but did not enforce a national mask mandate.

Some states set their own capacity limits for businesses to follow, and the federal government overruled them and set capacity limits for businesses that states were required to implement.

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The two correct answers are:

  1. Some states closed schools and businesses while others remained fully open, and the federal government provided funding to states based on need rather than restrictions.

  2. Some states prioritized certain groups for early vaccination while the federal government recommended broad eligibility, but allowed states discretion in how to distribute doses.

These options illustrate the variation in how states implemented federal COVID-19 policies and the corresponding federal responses.