A Blizzard Hit the Midwest, Dropping Feet of Snow in Many

question 110

Multiple Choice

A blizzard hit the Midwest, dropping feet of snow in many areas, knocking out power, and stranding residents. What agency or department of the federal government is expected to take the lead in providing assistance to those affected by the storm?

• A) Department of Homeland Security
• B) Federal Emergency Management Agency
• C) Department of the Interior
• D) Department of Defense
• E) The Secret Service

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Definitions:

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the working-age population that is in the labor force, including both employed and unemployed individuals.

Employed

The state of having paid work or being engaged in an activity or enterprise as a means of earning an income.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The proportion of the adult population that is either employed or actively looking for employment.

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals not currently in the labor force who have looked for work within the last year but not in the last four weeks, often due to temporary barriers.