To apply for unemployment benefits, you should contact the local office of the agency that administers the unemployment insurance program in your state. In which jurisdiction is this office located?

• A. City
• B. County
• C. State
• D. Federal

Answer: (C)

Unemployment benefits are handled by the state’s unemployment insurance program. The local office you contact is under the state government’s jurisdiction, because the state agency administers eligibility, benefit amounts, and claims processing. The federal government provides the overarching framework and funding, but it does not directly run the benefits. City or county offices aren’t the authority for unemployment insurance, even if they host service centers, and they follow the rules set by the state.