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FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

. They regulate , research , and enforce a system of air traffic control and navigation for aircrafts b . They aim to provide the most safe and efficient air transportation in the world

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8. This department checks meat , poultry , eggs , milk , and crops prior to these products being shipped to the supermarkets and wholesalers . This department also ensures poor people receive food stamps . Lastly , this department also helps farmers use their land efficiently and assists farmers who are having problems with their crops .

Agriculture

5. If you needed a loan for your small business what department would you contact ? This department promotes American business around the world and tries to negotiate trade agreements with other countries that are beneficial to American businesses .

Commerce

10. This department recruits people into the armed services and trains them . This department also creates and develops weapons to be used in combat .

Defense

If you needed a report on which colleges are rated among the top in the country , which department would you contact ? This department is also responsible for helping people attain student loans .

Education

3. You believe gasoline prices are too high and would like to know the progress with research on alternative fuels . This department inspects and maintains all nuclear power plants in the U.S.

Energy

7. If you got bad meat , poultry , and / or eggs at the supermarket , what department would you contact ? This department also has programs which helps addicts ( drug and alcohol ) achieve treatment for their substance problem . Many of the commercials made to deter people from using drugs and alcohol are produced by this department . This department also runs the Obamacare exchange .

Health and Human Services

15. If you thought your next door neighbor was making fake ids for possible terrorists entering the country illegally which department would you contact to report this ? This department is responsible for checking luggage and people who fly on planes .

Homeland Security

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6. If you were poor and needed a place to live , which department would you contact ? This department issues low interest loans to poor people so they can find an adequate place to live .

Housing and Urban Development HUD

13. This department is responsible for protecting and preserving the U.S. National parks . If you were a Native American living on a reservation and had a problem which department would you go to for help ?

Interior

1. Checks prisons to make sure there are no abuses . This department is also responsible for enforcing the laws of the land . This department contains many lawyers that represent the U.S. in the courts .

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4. You believe the environment in your workplace is unsafe . What department would you report this problem to ? This department requires all workplaces to have a poster placed in a lunchroom or prominent place . This poster explains what rights workers have and contains information on current minimum wage rates

Labor

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11. This department negotiates treaties with other nations and also tries to promote good relations with other countries in the world . Ambassadors representing the U.S. in other countries belong to this department . If you wanted to know if a country was safe to travel to which department would provide you with this information ?

State

SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission

They investigate , enforce , and protect investors in the stock market b . Their goal is to provide fair and equal trading opportunities in the stock market c . One of their main goal is to prevent insider trading ( this allows people to invest in the stock market with knowledge typical Americans do not have )

NTSB - National Transportation Safety Board

They investigate all significant accidents in many modes of transportation . They conduct special investigations concerning accidents and conduct safety studies They recommend actions and measures to prevent future accidents

FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation

They investigate violations of federal law b . They provide assistance to federal , state , local governments and will offer support to foreign countries c . They hold fingerprint and DNA evidence COMMERCE COMMI

FCC - Federal Communications Commission

They regulate television , radio , satellite , and cable communications in the U.S. b . They try to uphold morality and values in communications c . They try to encourage competition among providers .

EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

They try to prevent unlawful discrimination in the workplace b . They try to provide fair opportunity for all in the workplace . They investigate and enforce violations of federal work laws

9. If you had a complaint about an airline company which department would handle this ? This department also conducts crash tests on automobiles sold in the U.S. and gives these cars / trucks a star rating ( up to five stars ) .

Transportation

12. This department is consistently redesigning U.S. currency to protect it from counterfeiting . This department is also responsible for monitoring the financial state of the U.S and is responsible for collecting federal taxes .

Treasury

14. If you served in the Iraq and Afghan wars and were suffering from post traumatic stress disorder which department would you go to for help ? This department is also responsible for providing prescriptions and medical support for former soldiers .

Veteran Affairs

CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission

a . They help keep American families and people safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from products purchased in the U.S. . They issue mandatory standards to ensure products sold to U.S. citizens are safe c . They ban harmful products from being sold in the U.S. d . They regulate a large range of goods from microwaves to children's toys e .

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency

a . They plan for , respond to , and help people recover from both natural and human made disasters b . They help alleviate areas of the country dealing with disaster through support , funding , rebuilding , providing supplies , and temporary housing

FDA - Food and Drug Administration

a . They prevent and protect public health by researching and monitoring food , drugs , cosmetics , and medical devices . b . They do not study vitamins , supplements , and dietary products

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

a . They protect human health through safeguarding and protecting natural resources including air , water , land , and animals b . They also sponsor and conduct research needed to protect the environment

FDIC - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

a . They provide insurance for people who deposit funds in financial institutions ( ex . banks ) b . They do not cover all funds like stocks and investments based on the stock market like mutual funds , stocks , and retirement accounts . c . They insure up to $ 250,000

ICC - Interstate Commerce Commission

a . They regulate and make rules for any mode of transportation that transports goods across the U.S. b . They regulate trains , trucks , buses , boats , express companies etc ... c . They regulate certification of carriers d . They assure shipping rates are fair to the public

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

a . They try to save lives , prevent injuries , and protect the health of workers in the U.S. b . They try to ensure safe and healthy working conditions c . They also provide training , education , and assistance for employers and workers

FEC - Federal Election Commission

a . They were created to administer and enforce all federal election laws b . They have six commissioners c . They oversee all elections in the U.S. d . They lack power due to their small size .

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expensive taxes scandals red tape- barriers & confusion slow- disagree spoils system- hire friends invades ppl rights hard to fire

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gov marked by spreading of authority . non- elected

Pros bureaucracy

provide service protection many jobs load off of the president protect rights