A federal agency is an administrative unit of the federal government that is responsible for carrying out specific functions and enforcing laws within a particular area of jurisdiction.
Related terms
Bureaucracy: This refers to the complex system of departments, agencies, and officials that make up the administrative structure of a government.
Executive Branch: This is one of the three branches of government (along with legislative and judicial) responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Cabinet Departments: These are major divisions within the executive branch that are headed by appointed officials who advise the President on various issues.