Definitions
The science of designing building and flying aircraft
Aeronautics
A device that orbits a planet or star
Satellite
The _____ delivers mail
Postal service
The ____ repays a persons money if a bank fails
Federal deposit insurance cooperation
A gift given to a person or organization to provide income
Grant
Became an independent agency in 1995
Social security Administration
The ___ provides health care for people over 65
Social security
The ____ commission sees that nuclear power plants are safe
Nuclear regulatory
Having to do with energy produced from atoms
Regulatory commissions
Without money, legally unable to pay ones bills
Bankrupt
The ____ commission enforces laws that protect against false labeling
Federal trade
____ agencies help executive branch, but cannot enforce rules
Executive
an agency that enforces rules and regulations
Regulatory commission
The largest labor union and the largest white-collar representative
National Education Association
____ Creates the independent agencies
Congress
what does NASA stand for
National Aeronautics and space administration