state agencies

Public administrative bodies

State agencies are governmental bodies operating at the state level, established to administer specific functions like education, transportation, or public health.

They implement state laws and regulations, distinct from federal agencies or local governments: She filed a complaint with the state agency that oversees nursing homes.

Also called state departments or bureaus depending on the jurisdiction.

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public vs. private sector

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Businesses without public shareholders

private sector · private corporations · private enterprise · commercial enterprises · multinational corporations

level of government

state agenciesfederal agencies

National-level administrative organizations

national agencies · city departments · local government · international organizations · federal government

institutional formality

state agenciesgrassroots organizations

Locally driven civic groups

community groups · volunteer organizations · neighborhood associations

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