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