Government Department Acronyms

2. Created as a result of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, it analyzes intelligence regarding potential terrorist attacks.
3. Built to address issues in downtown housing.
6. Protects oil reserves in Alaska.
9. Conducts the legal business of the U.S. government.
10. Began during the New Deal, insures mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
11. Cooperates with the U.S. National Central Bureau in tracking down criminals.
14. The organization of all of the DOD military forces.
16. Nicknamed Ginnie Mae, charges fees to investors who buy loan packages.
17. The highest ranking members of the U.S. Military.
18. Certifies food and cosmetic quality in America.

1. Established in the place of HEW (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare)
2. Protects our country from attack.
4. Oversees the United States' first industry.
5. Collects taxes within the United States.
7. Awards grants to researchers at medical schools.
8. Investigates potential terrorist threats.
9. Created to respond to the growing need for highway infrastructure.
10. Nicknamed Freddie Mac, an investment association overseen by the HUD.
12. Issues weather forecasts and researches the seas and skies.
13. Nicknamed Fannie Mae, pools together FHA mortgage loans to sell to investors.
15. Collects statistics on diseases.
18. Establishes rules for air traffic.