Which of the following is a duty of the American Red Cross?

• A. Provide relief to victims of natural disasters
• B. Administer vaccines to the public
• C. Issue public health guidelines
• D. Sponsor political campaigns

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding what the American Red Cross is primarily tasked with: emergency response and disaster relief. In the face of natural disasters, the Red Cross mobilizes volunteers and resources to provide essential aid—shelter, food, clean water, clothing, medical care, and emotional support—often coordinating with local authorities and other organizations to meet immediate needs. That focus on helping people affected by disasters is why providing relief to victims of natural disasters is the best fit for their duty.

Administering vaccines is typically handled by public health departments and medical providers, not the Red Cross as a standard duty. Issuing public health guidelines is the role of public health authorities and experts, not a humanitarian relief organization. Sponsoring political campaigns would conflict with the Red Cross’s neutral humanitarian stance. So the option describing relief for disaster victims aligns best with what the organization is built to do.