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) Chief Justice
C) President
D) Speaker of the House
  • 2. The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers. What are they?
A) Upper House and Lower House
B) House of Representatives and Senate
C) Congressional House and Legislative House
D) House of Commons and House of Lords
  • 3. What is the highest court in the United States?
A) State Supreme Court
B) Federal Court of Appeals
C) Supreme Court
D) District Court
  • 4. Which branch of government has the power to confirm federal judicial appointments?
A) President
B) Supreme Court
C) House of Representatives
D) Senate
  • 5. What is the main role of the Attorney General?
A) Chief legal advisor to the government
B) Commander in Chief of the military
C) Head of the EPA
D) Head of the CIA
  • 6. What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?
A) Regulate the aviation industry
B) Maintain national parks
C) Protect the United States from threats
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 provide military forces and support national security
B) To promote environmental conservation
C) To manage social security programs
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) Food and Drug Administration
C) Environmental Protection Agency
D) Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • 10. What is the main purpose of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
A) To manage foreign relations
B) To oversee national parks
C) To regulate the financial industry
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) National Security Agency
C) Federal Bureau of Investigation
D) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • 12. What is the primary function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
A) To manage national parks
B) To regulate interstate commerce
C) To oversee agricultural subsidies
D) To protect human health and the environment
  • 13. Which government institution is responsible for overseeing the allocation of federal funds for education?
A) Department of Defense
B) Department of Justice
C) Department of Education
D) Department of Veterans Affairs
  • 14. What is the main function of the Department of Veterans Affairs?
A) To regulate the energy sector
B) To provide benefits and services to veterans
C) To handle foreign diplomacy
D) To maintain national parks
  • 15. What is the main role of the Executive branch of government?
A) Reviewing laws
B) Enforcing laws
C) Interpreting laws
D) Making laws
  • 16. In the United States, how many senators are there in the Senate?
A) 435
B) 200
C) 50
D) 100
  • 17. The Federal Reserve is an example of which type of government institution?
A) Legislative agency
B) Independent agency
C) Executive agency
D) Judicial agency
  • 18. Which government institution has the power to declare war?
A) Congress
B) State Governors
C) Supreme Court
D) President
  • 19. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A) Judicial
B) Legislative
C) Administrative
D) Executive
  • 20. How many branches of government are there in the United States?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Three
D) Two
  • 21. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
A) 8 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
D) 2 years
  • 22. Which branch of government can veto legislation?
A) Legislative
B) Judicial
C) Federal
D) Executive
  • 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) 1776
B) 1787
C) 1791
D) 1800
  • 25. How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 435
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) 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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