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Objective 4.6
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Objective 4.6 explain how cabinet departments, agencies, regulatory groups carry out the laws
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4.6 A - Defense
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4. 6 A - Defense Oversees the army, navy, and air force
4.6 A - Defense Oversees the army, navy, and air force. Carries out most of the President’s “commander in chief” duties.
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4.6 B - Justice
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4.6 B - Justice responsible for anything to do with laws, including investigating crimes. (4th oldest department)
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4.6 C - State (poor choice of title: should be “Foreign”)
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4.6 C - State Helps the President carry out foreign policies and manages U.S. relationships between U.S and foreign countries.
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4.6 D Treasury
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4. 6 D - Treasury Prints (coins) our money
4.6 D - Treasury Prints (coins) our money. Responsible for collecting, spending, and borrowing money that U.S. requires. (Formed in 1789.)
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4.6 E Central Intelligence Agency
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4.6 E: Central Intelligence Agency Responsible for gathering information about other (foreign) governments. (1947)
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4.6 F Food & Drug Administration
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4.6 F: Food & Drug Administration Oversees the safety of all foods, drugs, and cosmetics sold in the United States.
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4.6 G Federal Trade Commission
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4.7 G: Federal Trade Commission Prevents (unfair) monopolies and unfair business practices.
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4.6 H Internal Revenue Service
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4.6 H: Internal Revenue Service Responsible for collecting income taxes from individuals and businesses. (Congress decides amount)
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4.6 I Federal Reserve System
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4. 6 I: Federal Reserve System Establishes monetary policies
4.6 I: Federal Reserve System Establishes monetary policies. (way gov’t regulates $ in circulation) Raises or lowers interest rates on its loans to commercial banks.
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4.6 J Environmental Protection Agency
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4.6 J: Environmental Protection Agency Protects environment by restricting people and businesses from using harmful chemicals and policies.
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4.6 K Federal Communication Commission
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4.6 K: Federal Communication Commission Regulates radio, television, and internet.
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4.6 L the civil service system (its purpose)
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4.6 L: recruits, hires, and trains workers for government jobs
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4.6 L: Civil Service Commission gives tests and then awards jobs to the highest scorers
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4.6 M what is the FUNCTION of cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups ?
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4.6 M (What is the FUNCTION?) To enforce federal regulations
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4.6 M When we speak of the executive branch enforcing laws, we should think of departments, agencies, and commissions in action.
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