Unit 7 project

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Across
  1. 1. the ____ issues weather forecasts and disseminates weather data that it gathers from satellites and other sources.____ also conducts research in the seas and skies and carries out other functions.
  2. 2. The ___ is the nation's lead federal law enforcement agency for investigating and preventing acts of domestic and international terrorism. It is the lead federal agency for investigating attacks involving weapons of mass destruction—those involving chemical, radiological, or biological agents or nuclear weapons.
  3. 3. this department replaced the federal security agency I 1953
  4. 5. leads the federal governments response to natural disasters
  5. 6. the ____ inspects and grades foods that U.S. farmers produce and that importers bring into the country .it supervises farm production to help prices be fair and to help farmers get fair returns for their work.
  6. 8. this department conducts the legal business of the United States government. It enforces federal law and prosecutes cases in federal court.
  7. 10. the ___ collects taxes within the United States.The ___ checks the accuracy of tax returns that American citizens send in and enforce tax laws congress passes and tax regulations that the ___ formulates
  8. 12. it formulates policies for reducing disease
  9. 13. it has over 67,000 employees
  10. 15. this department is responsible for Responding to the perceived need for unified federal oversight of the nation’s transportation
Down
  1. 1. it. Awards almost 50’000 competitive grants to more 300’000 researchers at universities,medical schools, and other research organizations
  2. 2. Certifies the quality of food and cosmetics sold In America and approves new prescription drugs
  3. 4. congress passed a law in early 2003 to create This department
  4. 5. this department establishes air traffic
  5. 6. the ___ oversee actions in six geographic areas of the world (Africa,central,European,northern,pacific,and southern)plus the work of the specific task commands of transportation, special operation , and strategic commands
  6. 7. the headquarters of the ___ is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world: the pentagon in Arlington , Virginia just across the Potomac river from the District of Columbia
  7. 9. the___ are the highest ranking members of the U.S. military .in addition to a chairman and vice chairman it consists of the chief of staff of the army , the chief of naval Operations , the chief of staff of the Air Force , the commandant of the marine corp , and the chief of the national guard bureau.
  8. 10. this 7 member panel had the job of over seeing the practices of railroads
  9. 11. provides assistance, information , and loans to the nations small businesses.
  10. 14. the ___ is responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws.