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