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There are various types of '''organizations''' throughout the Federal government. | There are various types of '''organizations''' throughout the Federal government. | ||
== Cabinet | == Cabinet departments == | ||
These are the primary executive departments headed by a Cabinet member (Secretary in the U.S.) who is typically part of the president's or prime minister's Cabinet. Examples include: | These are the primary executive departments headed by a Cabinet member (Secretary in the U.S.) who is typically part of the president's or prime minister's Cabinet. Examples include: | ||
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* [[Department of Defense|U.S. Department of Defense]] | * [[Department of Defense|U.S. Department of Defense]] | ||
== Independent | == Independent agencies == | ||
These agencies operate somewhat independently from Cabinet oversight but are still part of the executive branch. They often deal with regulatory or specialized functions: | These agencies operate somewhat independently from Cabinet oversight but are still part of the executive branch. They often deal with regulatory or specialized functions: | ||
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* [[Environmental Protection Agency]] | * [[Environmental Protection Agency]] | ||
== Government | == Government corporations == | ||
These are entities that operate more like businesses but are owned by the government. They provide services or manage certain operations that might otherwise be in the private sector: | These are entities that operate more like businesses but are owned by the government. They provide services or manage certain operations that might otherwise be in the private sector: | ||
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* [[Amtrak]] (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | * [[Amtrak]] (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | ||
== Executive | == Executive commissions and boards == | ||
These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues: | These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues: | ||
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* [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] | * [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] | ||
== Advisory | == Advisory bodies == | ||
These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues: | These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues: | ||
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* [[National Security Council]] (NSC) | * [[National Security Council]] (NSC) | ||
== Administrative | == Administrative agencies == | ||
Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations: | Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations: | ||
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* [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) | * [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) | ||
== Law | == Law enforcement and security agencies == | ||
Agencies focused on national security, law enforcement, and public safety: | Agencies focused on national security, law enforcement, and public safety: | ||
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* [[Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS) | * [[Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS) | ||
== Regulatory | == Regulatory agencies == | ||
These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors: | These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors: | ||
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* [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) | * [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) | ||
== Military and | == Military and defense agencies == | ||
Separate from the main defense department, these might handle specific aspects of defense: | Separate from the main defense department, these might handle specific aspects of defense: | ||
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* [[National Security Agency]] (NSA) | * [[National Security Agency]] (NSA) | ||
== Social | == Social service and welfare agencies == | ||
Agencies that administer social programs such as: | Agencies that administer social programs such as: | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 28 December 2024
There are various types of organizations throughout the Federal government.
Cabinet departments
These are the primary executive departments headed by a Cabinet member (Secretary in the U.S.) who is typically part of the president's or prime minister's Cabinet. Examples include:
Independent agencies
These agencies operate somewhat independently from Cabinet oversight but are still part of the executive branch. They often deal with regulatory or specialized functions:
- Federal Trade Commission
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Environmental Protection Agency
Government corporations
These are entities that operate more like businesses but are owned by the government. They provide services or manage certain operations that might otherwise be in the private sector:
- U.S. Postal Service
- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Executive commissions and boards
These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues:
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- Federal Communications Commission
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Advisory bodies
These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues:
Administrative agencies
Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations:
Law enforcement and security agencies
Agencies focused on national security, law enforcement, and public safety:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Secret Service (SS)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Regulatory agencies
These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors:
Military and defense agencies
Separate from the main defense department, these might handle specific aspects of defense:
Social service and welfare agencies
Agencies that administer social programs such as:
