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INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL AGENCY PROJECT:

OVERVIEW: As we progress in this course, you will begin to discover how essential federal agencies are in the execution and delivery of government goods and services.  You will also discover some major critiques about these federal agencies. This assignment will have you explore these federal agencies as it relates to various policy issues. This is a short research exercise. You will need to thoroughly research a federal, US Government agency to fully understand their inner workings, programs, and how they contribute to American Government and Politics. More so, you should select the federal agency that BEST addresses your selected and approved policy issue.

SECTION I: SELECT AND RESEARCH A US GOVERNMENT AGENCY-100 points

DIRECTIONS:

1. Select a US federal agency -You will need to select a federal agency to research. The book, specifically chapter 14, dives heavily into the various federal agencies. You must select one of the federal agencies (department, independent administrative agency, or independent regulatory commission) listed in the textbook
2. Research Your Agency-You will need to review and compile background information on your selected agency. You will need to investigate reputable sources to capture information about your agency. Your research you at a minimum identify the following:
3. Agency’s Pertinent Info (Name, Chief Officer, Staff Size, Budget)
4. Purpose
5. History
6. Structure
7. Programs
8. Successes
9. Challenges
10. Research Sources: You must use and properly cite at least one (1) reputable sources from at least three (3) of the five each of the following categories:
11. Books
12. Periodicals
13. Reputable News Media (Print, TV, Online)
14. Government reports, studies, or court cases
15. Academic Journals, and other published research (essay, thesis, or dissertations)
16. WIKIPEDIA WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE SOURCE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.
17. Write Your Agency Report: This research report is brief and concise in nature. It must meet the following MINIMUM criteria:
    1. PAGE NUMBERING: All pages, except the title page, must be numbered in numerical order.
    2. MARGINS: All pages must have 1-inch margins at the top, bottom, left, and right.
    3. REFERENCE PAGE STYLE: A reference page must be included with the submission citing your research resources. It must adhere to the Chicago/Turabian Style, which includes footnotes and a reference page.
    4. CONTENT: With this assignment, you seek to research and inform the reader of your selected federal agency. As such, the content of the submission should aim to achieve the following minimum objectives concisely:
       1. Agency’s Pertinent Info (Name, Chief Officer, Staff Size, Budget)
       2. Purpose
       3. History
       4. Structure
       5. Programs
       6. Successes
       7. Challenges