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1) Oversees US highways and transportation systems
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DOT
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2) Provides benefits and care to US veterans
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VA
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3) Oversees US education system
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DOE
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4) Oversees environmental actions and protections
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EPA
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5) Administers public housing and urban development laws
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HUD
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6) Oversees US mint, finance, and currency circulation
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USDT
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7) Oversees public health of nuclear safety and reactor regulations
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NRC
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8) Preservation of documents and historical/governmental records
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NARA
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9) Provides support to smaller businesses and entrepreneurs
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SBA
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10) Oversees US federal elections and campaign laws
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FEC
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11) Oversees public health and human service education
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HHS
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12) Enforces civil rights laws and protection against workplace discrimination
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EEOC
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13) Regulates radio, TV, internet, cable and satellite communications
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FCC
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14) Oversees US maritime transportation and ocean commerce
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FMC
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15) Oversees mental health and substance abuse prevention and regulation via the HHS
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SAMHSA
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17) Administers and oversees military forces and national defense
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DOD
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18) Manages federal correctional institutes via the dept of justice
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FBOP
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19) Oversees prevention of diseases
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CDC
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20) Administers protection of the arts and artifacts of Washington DC
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CFA
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21) Oversees all air travel
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FAA
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22) Regulates interstate transmission of energy, oil, natural gas, etc
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FERC
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23) Oversees all science and geographical mapping systems
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USGS
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24) Oversees/prevents fires and fire emergencies via FEMA
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USFA
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25) Administers requirements for males aged 18 to sign up for defense in case of national emergencies
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SSS
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26) Thru the DOE, it supplies grants and financial assistance to college students
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FSA
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27) Provides credit unions to banks and insurance along with the FDIC
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NCUA
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28) Manages relations with Native Americans and tribal boundaries
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BIA
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29) Protects and maintains US public lands and forests
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USFS
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30) Administers all patents and trademarks
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USPTO
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