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14 Cards in this Set
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State
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Cabinet Department that coordinates international relations
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EPA, Environmental Protection Agency
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Independent Regulatory Commission that administers all environmental legislation.
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FCC, Federal Communications Commission
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Independent regulatory commission that licenses radio/tv stations and regulates programming.
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FEC, Federal Election Commission
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Independent regulatory commission that administers campaign finance laws.
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The Fed; the Federal Reserve Board
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Independent regulatory commission that governs banks and regulates money supply.
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FTC, Federal Trade Commission
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Independent regulatory commission that regulates business practices.
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FDA, Food 'n' Drug Administration
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Independent regulatory commission that approves all food products and drugs.
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SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
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Independent regulatory commission that regulates stock markets.
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U.S. Postal Service
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Government corporation that delivers mail.
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Amtrak
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Government corporation for rail line service
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CIA, Central Intelligence Agency
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Independent executive agency created after WWII to coordinate intelligence activities abroad.
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NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Independent executive agency that coordinates space exploration.
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National Security Council
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Independent executive agency comprised of the president's foreign and military policy advisors.
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The Interior
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Cabinet department that manages natural resources.
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