Question

multiple choice question
the agency that enforces federal laws designed to protect public safety, reduce crime, punish people who break laws, and enforce civil rights is the ______.

• department of justice (doj)
• federal bureau of prisons
• u.s. marshals service
• federal bureau of investigation (fbi)

Explanation:

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws related to public safety, crime reduction, law enforcement, and civil rights. The Federal Bureau of Prisons focuses on prison operations, the U.S. Marshals Service has roles like fugitive apprehension and court security, and the FBI investigates specific crimes but the DOJ has the broader role of enforcing federal laws in these areas.

Answer:

A. Department of Justice (DOJ)