Exploring Government - Unit 7 Project Crossword

collects taxes within the United States
the headquarters of this department is the Pentagon
the highest ranking members of the US military
oversees actions in six geographic areas of the world
the head of this department is the Attorney General
investigates threats of terrorism and foreign intrigue against the country, as well as alleged violations of federal criminal law
works with the US National Central Bureau to track down criminals who operate on a world-wide scale
organization based in Alaska that oversees the oil reserves in the state
inspects and grades foods that US farmers produce and that importers bring into the country
former government department that has since been divided into two separate departments
issues weather forecasts and disseminates weather data that it gathers from satellites
department that helps inner-city Americans to find places to live
insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
nicknamed Fannie Mae, this organization pools together FHA mortgage loans and sells these large packages to investors
nicknamed Freddie Mac, this corporation partners with Ginnie Mae to make a profit by charging fees to the investors who buy the loan packages
nicknamed Ginnie Mae, this corporation partners with Freddie Mac to make a profit by charging fees to the investors who buy the loan packages
department that oversees roads, bridges, rail lines, airports, and sea ports
establishes rules for air traffic
department that oversees Medicare and Medicaid
certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in America
awards competitive grants to researchers are universities, medical schools, and other research organizations
leads the federal government's response to natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods
coordinates the government's efforts to keep the country safe from outside attacks
ensures that the activities of federal offices and personnel stay within the law and within budget guidelines
oversees the practices of railroads
insures the deposits that people have in banks
makes sure that companies which sell stocks tell the truth about their business and about their profits and losses
provides assistance, information, and loans to the nation's small businesses
coordinates and regulates the network of credit associations for farmers throughout the country
regulates communication by radio, television, telephone, telegraph, satellite, cable, and the Internet
enforces provisions made by the National Labor Relations Act
oversees our country's manned and unmanned space programs and carries on research in the aerospace field
coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government
provides grants for artistic endeavors
a New Deal program begun to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennessee River