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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: | ||
* U.S. Department of State | * [[Department of State|U.S. Department of State]] | ||
* U.S. Department of Defense | * [[Department of Defense|U.S. Department of Defense]] | ||
== Independent Agencies == | == 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: | ||
* Federal Trade Commission | * [[Federal Trade Commission]] | ||
* National Institute of Standards and Technology | * [[National Institute of Standards and Technology]] | ||
* Environmental Protection Agency | * [[Environmental Protection Agency]] | ||
== Government Corporations == | == 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: | ||
* U.S. Postal Service | * [[U.S. Postal Service]] | ||
* Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation | * [[Amtrak]] (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | ||
== Executive Commissions and Boards == | == Executive Commissions and Boards == | ||
These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues: | These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues: | ||
* Securities and Exchange Commission | * [[Securities and Exchange Commission]] | ||
* Federal Communications Commission | * [[Federal Communications Commission]] | ||
* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | * [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] | ||
== Advisory Bodies == | == Advisory Bodies == | ||
These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues: | These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues: | ||
* Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) | * [[Council of Economic Advisers]] (CEA) | ||
* National Security Council (NSC) | * [[National Security Council]] (NSC) | ||
== Administrative Agencies == | == Administrative Agencies == | ||
Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations: | Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations: | ||
* General Services Administration (GSA) | * [[General Services Administration]] (GSA) | ||
* Office of Management and Budget (OMB) | * [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) | ||
== Law Enforcement and Security Agencies == | == 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: | ||
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | * [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) | ||
* Secret Service (SS) | * [[Secret Service]] (SS) | ||
* Department of Homeland Security (DHS) | * [[Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS) | ||
== Regulatory Agencies == | == Regulatory Agencies == | ||
These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors: | These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors: | ||
* Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | * [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) | ||
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | * [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) | ||
== Military and Defense Agencies | == 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: | ||
* Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) | * [[Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency]] (DARPA) | ||
* National Security Agency (NSA) | * [[National Security Agency]] (NSA) | ||
== Social Service and Welfare Agencies | == Social Service and Welfare Agencies == | ||
Agencies that administer social programs such as: | Agencies that administer social programs such as: | ||
* Social Security Administration | * [[Social Security Administration]] | ||
== Related == | |||