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