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According to the 2022 edition of the United States Government Manual, there are 58 Federal independent establishments and government corporations (IEGC). This guide provides a brief overview about them.

IEGCs include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States Postal Service (USPS), National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), and United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) (Image sources (left to right): NAID: 237616384, NAID: 5612642, NAID: 556701, and NAID: 540034).

Below is a general flowchart on the structure of the Federal Government. The IEGCs fall under the Executive Branch (which are italicized  and highlighted in yellow below). See the United States Government Manual for a more detailed flowchart.

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