1. describe two of the reponsiblities of the department of commerce? 2. describe three of the responsibilities of the department of agriculture?

1) The Department of Commerce is responsible for collecting and publishing data related to United States commerce and other business data, and generally working to ensure economic growth and a high standard of living for Americans. 

2) Three responsibilities of the US Department of Agriculture include: 
    a) setting and ensuring compliance with safety/quality standards of food produced in the United States. 
    b)Protect natural resources in the United States from over-exploitation and depletion
    c) End hunger in the United States and work to end hunger internationally. 

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