Government_Ch5_web-lesson-bureaucracy

=**Lesson on the Web - The Bureaucracy**= The bureaucracy refers to the bureaus and agencies that are in the Executive Branch. As part of this branch, these bureaus and agencies help to enforce the laws. The bureaucracy also puts forth regulations to help enforce various laws. Use your daily lesson guide chart on bureaucracy to help complete the lesson.

__**Cabinet Departments**__
 * Which agency is part of the State Department that gives Americans documents to travel overseas? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Treasury Department that enforces tax laws? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Treasury Department that prints and coins money? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Justice Department that is the chief law enforcing agency? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Justice Department that enforces drug laws? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Defense Department that coordinates and advises on military action? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Homeland Security Department that protects the president, vice president, past presidents and their families? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Homeland Security Department that aids in search and rescue and protect the coastline? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Homeland Security Department that enforces immigration laws? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Homeland Security Department that helps aid people after a disaster (natural or terror)? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Interior Department that runs federal parks, battlefields, and monuments? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Transportation Department that controls airports and enforces air traffic laws? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Health and Human Services Department that makes sure food and medicines are properly prepared? Click here


 * Which agency is part of the Commerce Department that counts the number of people in the U.S. every 10 years? Click here

__**Independent Executive Agencies**__
 * Which agency gathers and analyzes information for protection? Click here


 * Which agency is responsible for the space program? Click here


 * Which agency enforces environmental and pollution laws and policies? Click here


 * Which agency is a government corporation that insures bank deposits. Click here


 * Which agency is a government corporation that delivers the mail? Click here


 * Which agency is a government corporation that provides electricity to 8 states? Click here

__**Independent Regulatory Agencies**__
 * Which agency prevents unfair trade practices and monopolies? Click here


 * Which agency regulates the stock market and Wall Street? Click here


 * Which agency regulates all communication, TV, and radio? Click here


 * Which agency ensures all hiring is non-discriminatory? Click here

Do you know what is meant by the term whistleblower? Click here

Why will you perhaps one day need to deal with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Motor Vehicles (a state level agency)? [|Click here]

Who is our current state Attorney General (not federal), which is an elected position in PA and is the chief law prosecutor? [|Click here]

There are numerous agencies at the County level that provide services. [|Click here]

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