Question
Which statement best explains the national government’s role in responding to a natural disaster?(1 point)
Responses
The national government provides aid to those that have been affected greatly by natural disasters.
The national government provides aid to those that have been affected greatly by natural disasters.
The national government delegates the responsibility to each state to handle the crisis individually.
The national government delegates the responsibility to each state to handle the crisis individually.
The national government determines citizens’ needs and ensures they are met.
The national government determines citizens’ needs and ensures they are met.
National government provides longer term resources and works to repair infrastructure.
National government provides longer term resources and works to repair infrastructure.
All of the responses accurately describe aspects of the national government's role in responding to a natural disaster. However, the statement that best explains the national government's role is:
"The national government determines citizens’ needs and ensures they are met."
This statement captures the broad responsibility of the national government in assessing the needs of affected citizens and making sure that those needs are addressed and met through various forms of aid and assistance.