Question

1. does everything our federal government does stop in a shut down? what types of services are still provided during a shutdown?

Explanation:

During a federal government shutdown, not everything stops. Essential services like national security (e.g., military operations, border control), public safety (some law enforcement), and certain healthcare (e.g., emergency medical services in VA hospitals for urgent cases) continue. This is because these are deemed critical for the immediate well - being and safety of the nation and its people. Non - essential services such as some government - run museums, certain environmental research projects (if not related to immediate safety), and some administrative tasks (like processing certain non - urgent permits) are halted as they are not considered immediately necessary for the survival or core safety functions of the country.

Answer:

No, not everything stops. Essential services like national security (military, border control), some public safety (certain law enforcement), and critical healthcare (urgent VA hospital care) are still provided. Non - essential services (e.g., some museum operations, non - urgent permit processing, non - safety - related research) are halted.