Guide and Practice Material
When people started getting sick from air pollution in the 1950's and 60's, what was it that
helped motivate the government to pass the Clean Air Act? - correct answer ✔✔ Public Opinion
True or false. The ban of offshore drilling in North Carolina is only temporary. - correct answer
✔✔ True
In 2020, why did Governor Cooper and Senator Thom Tillis reach out to President Trump? -
correct answer ✔✔ To have North Carolina included in the ban of offshore drilling
Immigration Policy can be changed through which two processes? - correct answer ✔✔
Immigration policy can be changed through legislation and executive orders.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in charge of protecting what in our nation? -
correct answer ✔✔ DHS is in charge of protecting borders and managing the flow of people and
products in and out of the United States.
The state of North Carolina also has an executive branch. Who heads the North Carolina
Executive Branch? - correct answer ✔✔ Governor
Which of the following groups was created to help advise the President on issues involving the
economy? - correct answer ✔✔ Economic Recovery Advisory Board
What can the President, Governor or Mayor issue in times of natural disaster or civil unrest? -
correct answer ✔✔ State of Emergency