Executive Departments
this department oversees the military
Department of Defense
this agency makes sure you're protected from severe storms
National Weather Service
this type of tax is levied on any money you make, inherit, or earn
income tax
this department is in charge of printing money
Department of the Treasury
this agency landed a man on the moon
NASA
this type of income tax comes directly out of your paycheck
payroll tax
the Attorney General oversees this department, which includes the FBI
Department of Justice
this agency cares for important documents, including the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution
National Archives (NARA)
this type of tax is collected on things you buy every day
sales tax
this department oversees all of the national parks
Department of the Interior
President Kennedy created this agency to create a place for people to volunteer in developing nations
Peace Corps
this type of tax increases as your income increases
progressive tax
this department provides money and guidelines for school lunches
Need furniture for your government office? You have to go through this agency
Government Services Administration (GSA)
this type of tax disproportionately affects lower-income citizens as it takes a greater portion of their disposable income
regressive tax