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1. October 2012 was a sad time for many people along the US Atlantic coast as Hurricane Sandy swept through with destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The Osbourne family were certainly affected, but not as severely as other neighboring families because Mr. Osbourne had paid attention to warnings set forth on the Emergency Preparedness and Response website. Which government department should Mr. Edwards thank for the timely information provided to him?
2. Geddy was thrilled to have found such a great job, and so soon after graduating from university. Working with engines and machinery had always come second nature to Geddy, but actually helping design nuclear propulsion equipment for the US Navy was something he never imagined he could be a part of. Naturally the first step was interviewing with a high ranking government employee. Agent Peart was methodical and calculated in the questions he asked young Geddy, but luckily he breezed through the interview process. From which government department was Agent Peart assigned?
3. Mr. Nelson had long ago quit paying his taxes; in fact, he never thought he should have had to pay them in the first place. He worked hard as an entertainer and he was reluctant to part with the money he felt should be used for his family. Unfortunately for Mr. Nelson, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not agree with his theory and they stepped in and demanded to audit his income history and how much he had contributed to the IRS. Due to the nature and severity of his delinquency, the IRS insisted he attend the audit based at their headquarters located within the halls of which United States government department?
4. Les had a new idea on how to improve an existing musical instrument. He felt his idea needed to be protected so others could not infringe on his intellectual property. He contacted the Patent and Trademark Office and was given instructions on how to submit the necessary information to them for issuance of a patent which would allow Les to claim ownership of his invention and not allow any other person to lay claim to the idea. Under which US department does the Patent and Trademark Office operate?
5. One of the most recognizable figures in American television advertising was "Smokey Bear", a mascot for the prevention of forest fires. The concept was developed by the United States Forest Service as a way to educate Americans of all ages of the dangers of forest fires. "Smokey Bear" was incorporated into television, newspapers, magazines, posters and nearly every other conceivable media to remind us to properly extinguish our campfires. Which government department was responsible for this stroke of marketing genius?
6. Malcolm and Angus are the owners of a small construction company known for their quick and cheap work. After several on the job accidents, several of which involving injuries to their workers, they have come under scrutiny of the Occuptional Safety and Health Administration, more commonly referred to as OSHA. OSHA has had a watchful eye on Malcolm and Angus' operations ever since one of their workers complained of unsafe working conditions. Now that one of their employees has sustained serious injuries after falling from an unsafe scaffold, OSHA has threatened the owners with serious fines and potential jail time if certain safety programs are not immediately implemented to protect their employees. Under which US government department does OSHA operate?
7. Ted is a hunter. His entire life has been spent in the woods, river beds, jungles, swamps and anywhere possible to pursue his sport. After a day scouting white tailed deer in Florida for an upcoming hunt, Ted decides to call it a day and head back to his camp. Upon his return, he startles a Florida cougar who has been rummaging through the food left behind. The cougar turns and rushes towards Ted. Instinctively, Ted pulls his side arm and puts the cougar down before it attacks. Since Ted is familiar with the endangered species of the Florida cougar, he reports the incident to his friend, Special Agent Mustaine, who works as a law enforcement officer with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. After reporting the incident, Ted is cleared of any wrongdoing in the matter. Which US government department oversees the duties of the Fish and Wildlife Service?
8. After a day out boating, Eddie and his wife Alex were looking forward to a great meal at Diver Down's, their favorite ocean side restaurant. All there was to do was make the half hour journey back towards the beach, dock the boat alongside the restaurant and order a couple of icy margaritas. Problem was, Eddie forgot to stop at the Fair Warning Fuel Station and fill up the tank before their day on the water and the engine was now sputtering to a stall. Luckily, Eddie did remember to program the Coast Guard distress number into his cell phone. With a quick phone call, the Coast Guard dispatched a boat to their location, complete with ten gallons of fuel. That should be plenty to get the SS David Lee safely back to port. Which government department oversees the Coast Guard during times of peace?
9. Mr. Dickinson has finally fulfilled his last bucket list item and has completed flight school. He is one step away from obtaining his pilots license. Next up is the check flight with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examiner who will put Mr. Dickinson through a series of oral tests, equipment familiarization tests and finally a chance to demonstrate his ability to pilot his aircraft. Which US government department is in charge of the FAA?
10. Popular Hollywood movies such as the 1993 hit "The Fugitive" and 1969s classic "True Grit" revolve around the characters who are assigned to the US Marshals Service. These tough law enforcement officers search for and apprehend known fugitives, serve as protectors of federal witnesses, transport federal criminals and even manage property seized from federal criminals. Which government department is responsible for the US Marshals Service?
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