Executive Agencies

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What is the primary role of executive agencies?

  1. To enforce laws and regulations.

  2. To provide services to the public.

  3. To advise the president on policy.

  4. To manage government finances.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Executive agencies are responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws and regulations enacted by the legislative branch.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an executive agency?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  3. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

  4. Department of State


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CIA is an independent agency that is not part of the executive branch.

Who appoints the heads of executive agencies?

  1. The President

  2. The Congress

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The Cabinet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President appoints the heads of executive agencies, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

What is the role of the Cabinet in relation to executive agencies?

  1. To oversee the activities of executive agencies.

  2. To advise the President on policy matters.

  3. To approve the budgets of executive agencies.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cabinet oversees the activities of executive agencies, advises the President on policy matters, and approves the budgets of executive agencies.

Which executive agency is responsible for managing the nation's public lands?

  1. Department of the Interior

  2. Department of Agriculture

  3. Department of Energy

  4. Department of Defense


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of the Interior is responsible for managing the nation's public lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.

Which executive agency is responsible for regulating the nation's financial system?

  1. Federal Reserve System

  2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  3. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Reserve System, the SEC, and the CFTC are all responsible for regulating the nation's financial system.

Which executive agency is responsible for investigating violations of federal criminal law?

  1. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  2. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

  3. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FBI, DEA, and ATF are all responsible for investigating violations of federal criminal law.

Which executive agency is responsible for providing social security benefits to eligible individuals?

  1. Social Security Administration (SSA)

  2. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  3. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

  4. Department of Labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SSA is responsible for providing social security benefits to eligible individuals.

Which executive agency is responsible for regulating the nation's transportation system?

  1. Department of Transportation (DOT)

  2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DOT, FAA, and NHTSA are all responsible for regulating the nation's transportation system.

Which executive agency is responsible for managing the nation's energy resources?

  1. Department of Energy (DOE)

  2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DOE, NRC, and FERC are all responsible for managing the nation's energy resources.

Which executive agency is responsible for promoting international trade and investment?

  1. Department of Commerce

  2. Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

  3. Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Commerce, USTR, and EXIM are all responsible for promoting international trade and investment.

Which executive agency is responsible for providing assistance to foreign countries?

  1. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

  2. Peace Corps

  3. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

USAID, Peace Corps, and MCC are all responsible for providing assistance to foreign countries.

Which executive agency is responsible for protecting the nation's borders?

  1. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  2. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  3. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DHS, CBP, and ICE are all responsible for protecting the nation's borders.

Which executive agency is responsible for managing the nation's nuclear weapons arsenal?

  1. Department of Energy (DOE)

  2. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

  3. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NNSA is responsible for managing the nation's nuclear weapons arsenal.

Which executive agency is responsible for conducting scientific research and development?

  1. National Science Foundation (NSF)

  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

  3. Department of Energy (DOE)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NSF, NIH, and DOE are all responsible for conducting scientific research and development.

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