- 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) President
- 2. The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers. What are they?
A) House of Commons and House of Lords
B) Upper House and Lower House
C) House of Representatives and Senate
- 3. What is the highest court in the United States?
A) Supreme Court
B) State Supreme Court
C) Federal Court of Appeals
- 4. Which branch of government has the power to confirm federal judicial appointments?
A) House of Representatives
B) Senate
C) President
- 5. What is the main role of the Attorney General?
A) Commander in Chief of the military
B) Head of the CIA
C) Chief legal advisor to the government
- 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
- 7. What does the Federal Reserve do in the U.S. government?
A) Monetary policy and oversight of banks
B) Space exploration
C) Environmental regulation
- 8. What is the primary function of the Department of Defense?
A) To manage social security programs
B) To oversee the national budget
C) To provide military forces and support national security
- 9. Which government institution is responsible for regulating food safety and inspection?
A) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
B) Environmental Protection Agency
C) Food and Drug Administration
- 10. What is the main purpose of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
A) To promote affordable housing and community development
B) To regulate the financial industry
C) To oversee national parks
- 11. Which government institution is responsible for administering the U.S. tax system?
A) Drug Enforcement Administration
B) Federal Bureau of Investigation
C) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- 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
- 13. Which government institution is responsible for overseeing the allocation of federal funds for education?
A) Department of Veterans Affairs
B) Department of Justice
C) Department of Education
- 14. What is the main function of the Department of Veterans Affairs?
A) To provide benefits and services to veterans
B) To maintain national parks
C) To regulate the energy sector
- 15. What is the main role of the Executive branch of government?
A) Enforcing laws
B) Making laws
C) Interpreting laws
- 16. In the United States, how many senators are there in the Senate?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 435
- 17. The Federal Reserve is an example of which type of government institution?
A) Legislative agency
B) Executive agency
C) Independent agency
- 18. Which government institution has the power to declare war?
A) President
B) Supreme Court
C) Congress
- 19. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
A) Judicial
B) Executive
C) Legislative
- 20. How many branches of government are there in the United States?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Three
- 21. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
A) 8 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
- 22. Which branch of government can veto legislation?
A) Judicial
B) Legislative
C) Executive
- 23. Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
A) John Roberts
B) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
C) Neil Gorsuch
- 24. When was the U.S. Constitution signed?
A) 1776
B) 1791
C) 1787
- 25. How many representatives are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) 50
B) 435
C) 100
- 26. Who is the head of the Department of Justice in the United States?
A) Attorney General
B) Secretary of State
C) FBI Director
- 27. Who is in charge of enforcing antitrust laws and promoting fair competition in the United States?
A) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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