The Organic Act of 1916 established which federal agency?

• A. Organic Act of 1916
• B. Dawes Act of 1887
• C. Homestead Act of 1862
• D. American Recovery Act of 2009

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a single law creates a federal agency to manage a national responsibility. The Organic Act of 1916 established the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior, giving it the authority to oversee and preserve the national parks while still allowing public enjoyment. That’s why this option is the best choice in this set: it names the act that created the agency. The actual agency you should know is the National Park Service, but the question point here is identifying the law that formed it. For context, the act also set the mission to conserve scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife for the enjoyment of future generations. The other options refer to unrelated laws (land allotment or settlement laws, or a different economic act) and don’t pertain to establishing the park system.