### Question
How is the "executive agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **executive agency** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 101* as follows -

> an executive agency and a military department, as defined, respectively, in sections 105 and 102 of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION**

