Public Administration
"The Public Administration industry covers agencies involved in administering, overseeing, and managing government programs and activities, due to executive, legislative, or judicial authority. Government activities in this industry include:
• Setting policies
• Creating and interpreting laws
• Adjudicating civil and criminal legal cases
• Collecting taxes
• Representing US interests abroad
• Ensuring public order and safety
• Providing for national defense and homeland security
The Public Administration sector does not include all establishments that are owned or controlled by government; some government-provided goods and services are classified in other sectors. Public Administration only covers establishments engaged in activities that are not also done by private establishments. Government-owned establishments engaged in activities that are also performed by the private sector are grouped with those private sector establishments." ~Career Cruising database
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