Government Acronym's

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  1. 2. Congress reorganized HEW into a separate function after education became a separate department.
  2. 4. This was a program established during the Franklin Roosevelt presidency to develop resources in a certain area.
  3. 6. This department enforces federal law and prosecutes cases in federal court
  4. 8. Provides public education about preventing terrorist attacks and issues appropriate advisories to the American public.
  5. 11. This department inspects and grades through foods in the US
  6. 13. Tracks down criminals at a worldwide level.
  7. 15. Collects taxes
  8. 16. This administration establishes air traffic rules.
  9. 18. Gather’s intelligence by finding out information that our government needs for our security.
  10. 19. Collects statistics on diseases.
  11. 20. HUD oversees this administration that insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
  12. 21. Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in the US.
  13. 23. Publishes articles under congressional oversight.
Down
  1. 1. What federal program delivers your mail?
  2. 3. This department was created to encourage homeownership.
  3. 5. This department provides assistance to veterans.
  4. 7. The highest-ranking members of the US military
  5. 9. Each letter represents a different “section” that benefits Americans.
  6. 10. Preserves important documents and records created by the federal government since its founding.
  7. 12. You go to get your driver’s license and update your driver’s license every four years.
  8. 14. This administration issues weather forecasts.
  9. 15. This branch started overseeing railroads then oversaw telephone service until it was abolished in the 1990’s.
  10. 16. Regulates communications by radio, television, wire satellite and cable.
  11. 17. Offers more than 50,000 grants to 300,000 researchers at universities, medical schools, ect.
  12. 20. Leads the government’s response to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
  13. 22. The Pentagon is the headquarters of this Department