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) Speaker of the House
C) Chief Justice
D) 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) District Court
B) Supreme Court
C) Federal Court of Appeals
D) State Supreme Court
  • 4. Which branch of government has the power to confirm federal judicial appointments?
A) Senate
B) Supreme Court
C) House of Representatives
D) President
  • 5. What is the main role of the Attorney General?
A) Head of the CIA
B) Head of the EPA
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) Protect the United States from threats
B) Maintain national parks
C) Regulate the aviation industry
D) Handle diplomacy with other nations
  • 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 promote environmental conservation
B) To manage social security programs
C) To oversee the national budget
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) 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 oversee national parks
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) Federal Bureau of Investigation
C) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
D) Drug Enforcement Administration
  • 12. What is the primary function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
A) To regulate interstate commerce
B) To manage national parks
C) To protect human health and the environment
D) To oversee agricultural subsidies
  • 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 Justice
D) Department of Veterans Affairs
  • 14. What is the main function of the Department of Veterans Affairs?
A) To provide benefits and services to veterans
B) To regulate the energy sector
C) To maintain national parks
D) To handle foreign diplomacy
  • 15. What is the main role of the Executive branch of government?
A) Reviewing laws
B) Interpreting laws
C) Making 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) Independent agency
D) Legislative agency
  • 18. Which government institution has the power to declare war?
A) President
B) Supreme Court
C) Congress
D) State Governors
  • 19. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A) Legislative
B) Administrative
C) Executive
D) Judicial
  • 20. How many branches of government are there in the United States?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Four
D) Two
  • 21. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 8 years
D) 6 years
  • 22. Which branch of government can veto legislation?
A) Federal
B) Legislative
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) 1776
B) 1791
C) 1787
D) 1800
  • 25. How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) 50
B) 538
C) 100
D) 435
  • 26. Who is the head of the Department of Justice in the United States?
A) FBI Director
B) Attorney General
C) Secretary of State
D) CIA 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) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
C) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
D) Department of Homeland Security
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