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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OMB | Office of Management and Budget (prepares the president's annual budget) |
| CEA | Council of Economic Advisors (advises the president on domestic and international policy) |
| OPM | Office of Personnel Management (hires people for executive branch) |
| NSC | National Security Council (informs president of issues) |
| State, Treasury, War (Defense) | Original Executive Departments |
| USPS | U.S. Postal Service |
| FBI | Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| CIA | Central Intelligence Agency (foreign/domestic threats; international spies) |
| NASA | National Aeronautic & Space Administration |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| TSA | Transportation Security Administration |
| DHS | Department of Homeland Security |
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission (rate movies) |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| DOJ | Department of Justice |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
| The Fed | The Federal Reserve System (controls money) |