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