Top Independent Agencies of the United States Federal Government
20 items ranked
They are called independent agencies because they are not part of the three main branches; executive, judicial and legislative
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1.
Social Security Administration
3 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
2.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administratrion
NASA was established in 1958 to run the space program.
1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
3.
The Peach Corps
1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK - 1 comment
Comments:
Peach Corps?
Added 11 years ago by guest, 0 points
4.
Federal Deposit Insurance Coorporation
FDIC insures consumer confidence in monetary funds.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
5.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC gives licenses to radio and television
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
6.
The General Services Administration
Main purpose is to oversee the purchase, sale and operations of federal property.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
7.
National Archives and Records Administration
Maintains all federal records.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
8.
The National Labor Relations Board
Better known as the NLRB this agency prevents unfair labor practices.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK - 1 comment
Comments:
Too politicized and in bed with the Unions.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
9.
National Science Foundation
Encourages and supports research in science and engineering.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
10.
The Office of Personnel Management
The Human Resources Agency for the Federal Government.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
11.
United State Agency for International Development
Administers humanitarian assistance to foreign countries as needed.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
12.
AmericaCorps
Just like the Peace Corps except in the United States
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
13.
United States Postal Service
0 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
About as inefficient as they come. A monopoly to boot. Talk about cronyism.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
14.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA, oversees the welfare of the environment of the United States
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK - 1 comment
Comments:
Too politicized
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
15.
Federal Aviation Administration
Overseas the Airline and inspects aviation accidents.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
16.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA is in place to aid victims of natural disasters.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
17.
The Securities and Exchange Commission
Protects investors who buy stocks and bonds.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
18.
The Small Business Administration
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
19.
Central Intelligency Agency
-2 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
20.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
-3 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
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