You may work alone or with a group. Go to the List of Agencies below and choose four per person. .

Your job is to find answers to the following questions about the agencies/departments/bureaus you have chosen.

1. Where does each one fit in the government? Is it part of

• The White House Office
• The Executive Office of the President
• The Cabinet
• the "flock" of Independent Regulatory Agencies
• Congress

2. How long has it been in existence ?

3. Explain its primary functions, duties, or jurisdictions.

4. How big is its budget ?

5. How many staff does it employ ?

Go To The List of Agencies