An administrative unit headed by a cabinet-level secretary and meant to carry out an essential government function is a (an)
A) department.
B) bureau.
C) agency.
D) government corporation.
E) foundation.

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A department is the most appropriate choice as it specifically refers to an administrative unit headed by a cabinet-level secretary and meant to carry out an essential government function. Bureaus and agencies are generally sub-units of a department, while government corporations and foundations have a different organizational structure and function.

An Administrative Unit Headed by a Cabinet-Level Secretary and Meant