Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Part of the Power, Authority, and Governance series
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a key component of the Department of Health and Human Services, focused specifically on preventing and controlling disease. The CDC was formed more than 70 years ago. Learn more in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the titles in the Power, Authority,and Governance series.
Environmental Protection Agency
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was formed to safeguard the environment across the country. President Richard M. Nixon created the EPA in 1970. Learn more in Environmental Protection Agency, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Part of the Power, Authority, and Governance series
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforces= rules about stock and bond markets. It was created in 1934. Learn more in Securities and Exchange Commission, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) collects data on weather and climate. NOAA came into existence in 1970. Learn more in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Department of Agriculture
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the part of the government that is responsible for food and agriculture. President Abraham Lincoln created the USDA
in 1862. Learn more in Department of Agriculture, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Forest Service
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The United States Forest Service (USFS) is responsible for the national forests and grasslands in the United States. The USFS oversees which activities are allowed in national forests and grasslands. Learn more in Forest Service, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Central Intelligence Agency
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for gathering information about other countries. The CIA reports to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who in turn reports to the president. Learn more in Central Intelligence Agency, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has had many missions since being established in 1958. In 1969, NASA put the first person on the Moon. Learn more in National Aeronautics and Space Administration, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps people after natural disasters. It was created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter. Learn more in Federal Emergency Management Agency, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Department of Homeland Security
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was formed in 2001. This huge department is made up of more than 20 government agencies. Learn more in Department of Homeland Security, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Food and Drug Administration
Part of the Power, Authority, and Governance series
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the organization that determines if food and medicines are safe for people to use. While it regulates products, it is not a law enforcement agency and cannot make arrests. Learn more in Food and Drug Administration, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Part of the Power, Authority, and Governance series
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was created in 1908 to handle federal crimes. This means it is able to investigate and prosecute crimes that happen across state lines. Learn more in Federal Bureau of Investigation, one of the titles in the Power, Authority, and Governance series.