A government department or office that handles specific issues, like the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). |
Word Structure EY-juhn-see |
Sentence Examples The EPA is a government agency. The agency advocates for clean water. The agency backs Presidential proposals. |
Semantic Relatives Authority Bureau Department Organization |
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Textbook Part of Read American Democracy by Attainment |
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