| A | B |
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| FDA | Agency that makes sure that the foods and medicines that are available to the public are safe for consumption. |
| HUD | Dept. that tries to improve the conditions of urban areas and provide low income housing. |
| FAA | Agency that investigates aviation accidents and regulates air traffic. |
| VA | Agency that provides services to the nations veterans. |
| Homeland Security | Newest dept. that works to keep the nation safe from terrorist activities. |
| Customs | Govt. agency that inspects vistors and goods that come to the US. |
| FEMA | Agency that works to help citizens after a natural disaster has occured. |
| INS | Agency that is responsible for controlling the process of naturalization and the visas for foreigners visiting the nation. |
| Social Security | Independent agency that oversees the pension program for the elderly and the disabled. |
| CIA | Executive agency that works to collect information about foreign nations. |
| Regulatory Commissions | Parts of the executive branch whose job is to control certain industries or parts of the economy. |
| EPA | Agency that tries to protect the environment. |
| Federal Reserve | Agency that controls the nation's banking system. |
| FCC | Agency that controls the activities of the media. |
| Red Tape | Sometimes the unnecessary paperwork that is required by the govt. in order to insure due process. |
