Government Institutions
  • 1. Government institutions are the structured systems that are put in place by a country's governing bodies to create and enforce laws, policies, and regulations for the well-being and management of society. These institutions often include branches such as the executive, legislative, and judicial bodies, each responsible for different aspects of governance. Government institutions play a crucial role in maintaining order, providing public services, protecting citizens' rights, and promoting the overall welfare and development of a nation.

    Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the United States?
A) Vice President
B) Speaker of the House
C) President
D) Chief Justice
  • 2. The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers. What are they?
A) House of Commons and House of Lords
B) Upper House and Lower House
C) House of Representatives and Senate
D) Congressional House and Legislative House
  • 3. What is the highest court in the United States?
A) District Court
B) Federal Court of Appeals
C) State Supreme Court
D) Supreme Court
  • 4. Which branch of government has the power to confirm federal judicial appointments?
A) Supreme Court
B) Senate
C) President
D) House of Representatives
  • 5. What is the main role of the Attorney General?
A) Commander in Chief of the military
B) Chief legal advisor to the government
C) Head of the EPA
D) Head of the CIA
  • 6. What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?
A) Maintain national parks
B) Protect the United States from threats
C) Regulate the aviation industry
D) Handle diplomacy with other nations
  • 7. What does the Federal Reserve do in the U.S. government?
A) Consumer protection
B) Space exploration
C) Environmental regulation
D) Monetary policy and oversight of banks
  • 8. What is the primary function of the Department of Defense?
A) To oversee the national budget
B) To promote environmental conservation
C) To manage social security programs
D) To provide military forces and support national security
  • 9. Which government institution is responsible for regulating food safety and inspection?
A) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Federal Emergency Management Agency
D) Food and Drug Administration
  • 10. What is the main purpose of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
A) To regulate the financial industry
B) To promote affordable housing and community development
C) To oversee national parks
D) To manage foreign relations
  • 11. Which government institution is responsible for administering the U.S. tax system?
A) Federal Bureau of Investigation
B) Drug Enforcement Administration
C) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
D) National Security Agency
  • 12. What is the primary function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
A) To protect human health and the environment
B) To oversee agricultural subsidies
C) To regulate interstate commerce
D) To manage national parks
  • 13. Which government institution is responsible for overseeing the allocation of federal funds for education?
A) Department of Veterans Affairs
B) Department of Education
C) Department of Defense
D) Department of Justice
  • 14. What is the main function of the Department of Veterans Affairs?
A) To handle foreign diplomacy
B) To provide benefits and services to veterans
C) To regulate the energy sector
D) To maintain national parks
  • 15. What is the main role of the Executive branch of government?
A) Making laws
B) Interpreting laws
C) Enforcing laws
D) Reviewing laws
  • 16. In the United States, how many senators are there in the Senate?
A) 100
B) 435
C) 200
D) 50
  • 17. The Federal Reserve is an example of which type of government institution?
A) Legislative agency
B) Executive agency
C) Independent agency
D) Judicial agency
  • 18. Which government institution has the power to declare war?
A) Supreme Court
B) Congress
C) President
D) State Governors
  • 19. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A) Administrative
B) Judicial
C) Executive
D) Legislative
  • 20. How many branches of government are there in the United States?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
  • 21. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
A) 4 years
B) 2 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
  • 22. Which branch of government can veto legislation?
A) Executive
B) Legislative
C) Judicial
D) Federal
  • 23. Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
A) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
B) John Roberts
C) Elena Kagan
D) Neil Gorsuch
  • 24. When was the U.S. Constitution signed?
A) 1776
B) 1800
C) 1791
D) 1787
  • 25. How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) 50
B) 538
C) 435
D) 100
  • 26. Who is the head of the Department of Justice in the United States?
A) FBI Director
B) Secretary of State
C) CIA Director
D) Attorney General
  • 27. Who is in charge of enforcing antitrust laws and promoting fair competition in the United States?
A) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B) Department of Homeland Security
C) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
D) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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