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(Created page with "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: * U.S. Department of State * U.S. Department of Defense == Independent Agencies == These agencies operate somewhat independently from Cabinet oversight but are still part of the exe...")
 
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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 (U.S.)
* Federal Trade Commission
* National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
* National Institute of Standards and Technology
* Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.)
* Environmental Protection Agency


== Government Corporations ==
== Government Corporations ==
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These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues:
These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues:


* Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S.)
* Securities and Exchange Commission
* Federal Communications Commission (U.S.)
* Federal Communications Commission
* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S.)
* Equal Employment Opportunity Commission


== Advisory Bodies ==
== Advisory Bodies ==
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Agencies that administer social programs such as:
Agencies that administer social programs such as:


* Social Security Administration (U.S.)
* Social Security Administration