Government Departments

2. Makes sure that the companies that sell stocks tell the truth.
4. It supervises farm production to make sure that prices are fair and farmers get a fair return.
6. Freddie Mac
7. "This investigates threats of terrorism and foreign intrigue against the country as well as alleged violations of federal criminal law."
9. Fannie Mae
11. Organizes the national space exploration program.
12. This issues weather forecasts and gathers weather data.
14. Provides loans for farmers who want to expand.
15. Insures the deposits people have in banks.
16. Coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government.
19. Has more than 300,000 researchers at universities, medical schools, and other organizations.
21. Oversees about 300 different programs and accounts for 1/4 of federal spending.
22. Delivers mail and maintains post offices.
23. The headquarters of this department is a unique shape.
25. Leads the federal government's response to natural disasters.
26. Develops resources of the area around the Tennessee River.

1. The highest-ranking members of the US military.
2. Provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses.
3. Conducts elections for workers to determine things about a union.
4. The US organized all its military forces into 11 of these.
5. The attorney general is the head of this department.
7. They insure some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
8. Ginnie Mae
9. Establishes rules for air traffic.
10. Ensures the activities of federal offices and personnel stay within the law and budget guidelines.
12. Preserves important documents and records created byt the federal government since its founding.
13. Comes up with policies to reduce diseases.
14. Regulates communication.
17. Collects taxes within the US.
18. Analyzes intelligence regarding potential terrorist attacks.
19. Provides grants for art and science endeavors.
20. This department's mission is to encourage home ownership.
24. This oversees infrastructure such as roads, bridges, rail lines, etc.
25. Certifies the quality of food and cosmetics and approves drugs.
27. Handles programs for veterans.