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There are various types of '''organizations''' throughout the Federal government.

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:

* [[Department of Defense|U.S. Department of Defense]]

These agencies operate somewhat independently from Cabinet oversight but are still part of the executive branch. They often deal with regulatory or specialized functions:

* [[Environmental Protection Agency]]

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:

* [[Amtrak]] (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)

These might regulate specific industries or address particular issues:

* [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]]

These agencies advise the executive on policy or specific issues:

* [[National Security Council]] (NSC)

Agencies that manage day-to-day government operations:

* [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB)

Agencies focused on national security, law enforcement, and public safety:

* [[Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS)

These are tasked with creating and enforcing regulations in specific sectors:

* [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA)

Separate from the main defense department, these might handle specific aspects of defense:

* [[National Security Agency]] (NSA)

Agencies that administer social programs such as: