Government Departments

2. This oversees infrastructure such as roads, bridges, rail lines, etc.
4. Organizes the national space exploration program.
5. Fannie Mae
6. They insure some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
7. Provides loans for farmers who want to expand.
8. Has more than 300,000 researchers at universities, medical schools, and other organizations.
9. Makes sure that the companies that sell stocks tell the truth.
10. Establishes rules for air traffic.
11. Insures the deposits people have in banks.
13. This department's mission is to encourage home ownership.
16. Comes up with policies to reduce diseases.
17. Analyzes intelligence regarding potential terrorist attacks.
20. It supervises farm production to make sure that prices are fair and farmers get a fair return.
24. Conducts elections for workers to determine things about a union.
25. This issues weather forecasts and gathers weather data.
26. Collects taxes within the US.
27. Coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government.

1. Ginnie Mae
3. Develops resources of the area around the Tennessee River.
4. Provides grants for art and science endeavors.
5. Leads the federal government's response to natural disasters.
6. Certifies the quality of food and cosmetics and approves drugs.
7. Freddie Mac
9. Provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses.
10. Regulates communication.
12. The headquarters of this department is a unique shape.
14. The US organized all its military forces into 11 of these.
15. The highest-ranking members of the US military.
18. Oversees about 300 different programs and accounts for 1/4 of federal spending.
19. Handles programs for veterans.
20. Delivers mail and maintains post offices.
21. The attorney general is the head of this department.
22. Ensures the activities of federal offices and personnel stay within the law and budget guidelines.
23. "This investigates threats of terrorism and foreign intrigue against the country as well as alleged violations of federal criminal law."
24. Preserves important documents and records created byt the federal government since its founding.