Alphabet Soup

3. the Department of ___________________ funds up to 90% of construction costs for highways. one word
5. George Washington's Department of War combined with the Department of the Navy between 1947 and 1949. one acronym
8. encourages growth in the national economy and promote trade by American companies with other countries. two words
9. Created in an effort to make downtown areas safer with more consisten, affordable housing. one acronym
10. After service ________ can receive medical aid from the federal government at little to no cost. one word
12. Part of the DoJ, responsible for Investigating terrorism as well as alleged violations of federal law. one acronym
13. Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the ______________. one word
15. Created primarily as an effort by Democrats to ensure support from a national association. one word

1. Protects the interests of American workers. two words
2. The head of the Department of Justice (DoJ). two words
4. Originally founded as the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1781.two words
5. Originally a catch-all but now oversees wildlife and national parks.three words
6. Pulled together 22 agencies from other cabinet departments into one unified organization. one acronym
7. This department premotes the President's plan for providing the energy the country needs for its homes and industries. one word
9. the department of ___ accounts for about one quarter of federal spending and has over 67,000 employees. one acronym
11. Coordinates intelligence gathering work of the federal government. one acronym
14. non-cabinet level federal agency responsible for inspecting and grading foods that enter the US. one acronym