2.3.5 Practice: Overlapping Powers of Government Practice
U.S. Government and Politics Name:Maimuna Ceesay
Date:
For this assignment, you will evaluate the powers and relationship of a federal
agency and a state agency with similar responsibilities. To do this you will complete
the following steps:
1. Research: Explore the websites for FEMA and GOHSEP and examine the roles
and responsibilities of each agency.
2. Analyze: Consider the relationship between the federal and state agencies and
how the federal role in disaster management could potentially conflict with
state efforts.
To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and
answer all of the questions completely. This assignment is worth 30 points.
Use the websites for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) to
conduct research and answer the questions. Your research will be critical in
completing the analysis and writing portions of this assignment.
This section is worth 20 points.
Research Sources:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Home | FEMA.gov
, 1. What is the main goal of FEMA?
FEMA’s goal is to provide during and after disasters.
2. History of FEMA | FEMA.gov
a. Why was providing federal aid to Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1802
and area of national concern?
It set a precedent for federal involvement in disaster relief.
b. What does the Stafford Act do?
Establishes an outline for federal disaster assistance.
c. How did FEMA's role change as response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Why do you think this change was made?
It was integrated into the Department of Homeland Security.
3. How does FEMA work? How FEMA Works | FEMA.gov
a. Who makes the call that an emergency is a major disaster declaration?
The president.
b. What are the two field responses?
Emergency response and recovery operations.
4. Click on 2025 Disaster Declarations ‘See the Declarations’ link. Enter
California in the drop-down menu and click search.
a. List the 6 National Disaster Declarations of 2025.
California 2-7 Fire
California Canyon Fire
U.S. Government and Politics Name:Maimuna Ceesay
Date:
For this assignment, you will evaluate the powers and relationship of a federal
agency and a state agency with similar responsibilities. To do this you will complete
the following steps:
1. Research: Explore the websites for FEMA and GOHSEP and examine the roles
and responsibilities of each agency.
2. Analyze: Consider the relationship between the federal and state agencies and
how the federal role in disaster management could potentially conflict with
state efforts.
To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and
answer all of the questions completely. This assignment is worth 30 points.
Use the websites for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) to
conduct research and answer the questions. Your research will be critical in
completing the analysis and writing portions of this assignment.
This section is worth 20 points.
Research Sources:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Home | FEMA.gov
, 1. What is the main goal of FEMA?
FEMA’s goal is to provide during and after disasters.
2. History of FEMA | FEMA.gov
a. Why was providing federal aid to Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1802
and area of national concern?
It set a precedent for federal involvement in disaster relief.
b. What does the Stafford Act do?
Establishes an outline for federal disaster assistance.
c. How did FEMA's role change as response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Why do you think this change was made?
It was integrated into the Department of Homeland Security.
3. How does FEMA work? How FEMA Works | FEMA.gov
a. Who makes the call that an emergency is a major disaster declaration?
The president.
b. What are the two field responses?
Emergency response and recovery operations.
4. Click on 2025 Disaster Declarations ‘See the Declarations’ link. Enter
California in the drop-down menu and click search.
a. List the 6 National Disaster Declarations of 2025.
California 2-7 Fire
California Canyon Fire
