Category 1
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Distinguish
Judge or determine the amount, value, or significance.
Evaluate
Prove or show to be right or reasonable.
Justify
Come to a decision based on all possibilities.
Determine
a part of the executive branch regulating a certain area
Agencies
which is a governmental agency that investigates crimes
FBI
A group of Presidential Advisors
Department of Cabinets
the ability to keep the country safe from attack or harm
National Security
Cabinet department created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to coordinate domestic security efforts
Homeland Security
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
Analyze
the federal law enforcement agency responsible for controlling narcotics, investigating the illegal sale of dangerous substance.
DEA
Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy
Department of State
a resolution of Congress that the president can send troops into action abroad only by authorization of Congress, or if American troops are already under attack or serious threat
Regulate and monitor the production, sale, and trade of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms
ATF
A system of nongovernmental, independent, local regulatory agencies supported by local businesses that helps settle problems between customers and specific business firms
BBB (Better Business Bureau)
economic and military aid to other countries
Foreign Aid
Agency charged with providing assistance to communities hit by natural disasters
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
US intelligence gathering organization
CIA
responsible for overseeing immigration and the naturalization process
CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services)
Law responding to 9/11. Expands anti-terrorist powers (wiretapping, surveillance); 4th Amendment concern for civil liberties.
Patriot Act (2001)