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