Bureaucratic Agencies

• Department of State


  Responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the United States and representing the country's interests abroad. It manages diplomatic relations with other countries, negotiates treaties, and provides consular services to U.S. citizens overseas.
• Department of the Treasury


  Responsible for managing the government's finances, including revenue collection, borrowing, and spending. It oversees various agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
• Department of Justice 


  Responsible for enforcing federal laws and representing the United States in legal matters.
• Federal Reserve


  The central banking system of the United States. It conducts monetary policy to promote stable prices and maximum employment, supervises and regulates banks, and maintains the stability of the financial system.
• Federal Communications Commission


  Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the United States. It oversees spectrum allocation, media ownership, and broadband access, among other responsibilities.
• Food and Drug Administration


  Responsible for protecting and promoting public health by regulating the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and other products.
• Department of Health and Human Services


  Responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. It oversees agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Securities Exchange Commission


  Responsible for regulating the securities industry, including the stock exchanges, securities brokers and dealers, investment advisors, and mutual funds. Its mission is to protect investors, maintain fair and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.
• Department of Veteran Affairs


  Responsible for providing healthcare services, benefits, and memorials to eligible veterans and their families. It operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States.
• Environmental Protection Agency


  Responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations aimed at reducing pollution, ensuring safe drinking water, and managing hazardous waste, among other responsibilities.
• Department of Transportation


  Oversees federal transportation policy and programs, including highways, aviation, railroads, mass transit, and maritime transportation. It works to ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's transportation system.
• Department of Education


  Responsible for coordinating federal assistance to education, enforcing federal education laws, and promoting educational excellence and equity for all Americans.
• Department of Homeland Security


  Responsible for protecting the United States from various threats, including terrorism, natural disasters, and cybersecurity attacks. It oversees agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• Federal Elections Commission


  Administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws, including the disclosure of campaign finance information and the regulation of campaign contributions and expenditures for federal elections.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation


  The principal federal investigative agency of the United States, responsible for conducting investigations and enforcing federal laws to combat terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, public corruption, and other threats to national security and public safety.
• Central Intelligence Agency


  Responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior U.S. policymakers. It conducts covert operations, collects and analyzes intelligence from around the world, and carries out other activities to protect U.S. interests.
• Federal Trade Commission


  Responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition by enforcing antitrust laws and investigating and prosecuting unfair and deceptive business practices.
• Office of Management and Budget


  Assists the President in preparing the federal budget and oversees the implementation of the President's policies and programs across the executive branch.
• National Security Council


  Advises the President on national security and foreign policy matters and coordinates the various agencies involved in national security policymaking.
• Council of Economic Advisors


  Advises the President on economic policy based on economic research and analysis. It provides economic forecasts, evaluates the impact of proposed policies, and makes recommendations to promote economic growth and stability.
• Attorney General


  Head of the DOJ and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government
• Solicitor General


  Represents the government in cases before the Supreme Court