US Government - Armed Forces Test Quiz

Who is Commander-in-Chief over all the U.S. armed forces?

• President

• Speaker of the House

What cabinet member is in charge of all the branches of the military except the Coast Guard?

• Secretary of the Department of Defense

• Secretary of the Treasury

How many main branches are there in the U.S. military?

• 10

• 5

Which branch of the military primarily uses airplanes such as bombers and fighter planes to fight the enemy?

• Air Force

• Coast Guard

Which branch fights in the oceans and seas using battleships, submarines, and aircraft carriers?

• Navy

• Coast Guard

Which branch monitors the U.S. coastline and helps with ocean rescues?

• Army

• Coast Guard

Which branch is considered the main ground force of the U.S. military?

• Army

• Air Force

Which branch acts as the main landing force during battles?

• Marine Corps

• Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is part of what department within the U.S. government?

• Homeland Security

• Defense

What are people called who train for the military on the weekend, but have non-military jobs during the week?

• Cadets

• Reserves