Acronyms of Government

1. Ships parcels in the US.
2. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
3. Used to be the HEW, replaced it in 1979. Accounts for 1/4 of federal spending.
5. United Combatant Commands.
6. Created in 2003 in response to terrorist attacks.
8. A treaty the US has with several North Atlantic countries.
9. Freddie Mac.
10. Provides loans to famers who want to expand their operations or need short term loans.
12. Ginnie Mae.
13. Agency that makes rockets.
14. Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics and approves new prescription drugs.
15. collects taxes in the US
18. Establishes rules for aviation. A part of the DOT.
19. Intelligence-gathering agency.
21. In charge of the armed forces.
23. Insures deposits people have in the banks.
24. Created to develop the resources around the Tennessee valley.
26. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare later replaced by HHS.
27. Handles the legal matters of the US.

1. In charge of delivering mail around the US.
4. In charge of providing homes to people without affordable housing.
5. Certifies organic foods and quality control.
7. Created after the stock market crash of 1929 to make businesses transparent.
8. Provides weather information around the US.
9. Regulates communication by radio, television, satellite, cable, and the internet.
10. Federal Housing Administration.
11. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
12. The Government Accountability Office.
14. Fannie Mae.
15. Interstate Commerce Commission.
16. Provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses.
17. Oversees things pertaining to disease.
18. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
20. International Police Organization.
22. In charge of railroads, airports, ports, and roads.
25. Provides support to veterans.