Government NECO past questions and answers

Government NECO past questions and answers

Which of the following is not a branch of the U.S. government?

A) Executive

B) Legislative

C) Judicial

D) Regulatory

Answer: D) Regulatory

What is the role of the Attorney General in the U.S. government?

A) Chief Justice

B) Head of the Senate

C) Chief law enforcement officer

D) Secretary of Defense

Answer: C) Chief law enforcement officer

In a presidential system, who is the head of state and head of government?

A) Prime Minister

B) President

C) Monarch

D) Speaker of the House

Answer: B) President

Which international organization aims to promote economic cooperation among member countries?

A) NATO

B) WTO (World Trade Organization)

C) WHO (World Health Organization)

D) UNESCO

Answer: B) WTO (World Trade Organization)

What is the purpose of the census conducted by the U.S. government?

A) Determine the unemployment rate

B) Count the population and gather demographic information

C) Assess income tax levels

D) Monitor climate change

Answer: B) Count the population and gather demographic information

Which body has the power to confirm or reject presidential nominations for key positions?

A) Senate

B) House of Representatives

C) Supreme Court

D) Cabinet

Answer: A) Senate

In the United Kingdom, what is the upper house of Parliament called?

A) House of Commons

B) House of Lords

C) House of Representatives

D) National Assembly

Answer: B) House of Lords

What is the primary role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the U.S.?

A) Environmental conservation

B) Disaster response and relief

C) Space exploration

D) Border security

Answer: B) Disaster response and relief

Which U.S. document begins with the words "We the People"?

A) Bill of Rights

B) Declaration of Independence

C) Constitution

D) Emancipation Proclamation

Answer: C) Constitution

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A) Angela Merkel

B) Xi Jinping

C) Antonio Guterres

D) Emmanuel Macron

Answer: C) Antonio Guterres

What is the primary function of the U.S. Department of State?

A) Education

B) Foreign affairs and diplomacy

C) Healthcare

D) Transportation

Answer: B) Foreign affairs and diplomacy

In the U.S. government, what does the acronym CIA stand for?

A) Central Intelligence Agency

B) Central Investigation Authority

C) Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

D) Central International Alliance

Answer: A) Central Intelligence Agency

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

A) Second Amendment

B) Fourth Amendment

C) Sixth Amendment

D) Eighth Amendment

Answer: A) Second Amendment

What is the role of the Prime Minister in a parliamentary system?

A) Head of state

B) Head of government

C) Chief Justice

D) Commander-in-chief

Answer: B) Head of government

Who is the head of state in Australia?

A) Prime Minister

B) Governor-General

C) Queen

D) President

Answer: B) Governor-General

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for environmental protection?

A) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

B) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

C) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

D) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Answer: A) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

A) 2 years

B) 4 years

C) 6 years

D) 8 years

Answer: C) 6 years

Which court is the highest appellate court in the United States?

A) District Court

B) Circuit Court

C) Supreme Court

D) Superior Court

Answer: C) Supreme Court

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A) Economic development

B) Human rights protection

C) Environmental regulation

D) Public health coordination

Answer: D) Public health coordination

In the U.S. government, what does the acronym IRS stand for?

A) Internal Revenue Service

B) International Regulatory System

C) Investigative Reporting Service

D) Industrial Reform Society

Answer: A) Internal Revenue Service