What is the responsibility of federal law enforcement agencies?

• A. To enforce local ordinances.
• B. To enforce federal laws across state lines and within the states.
• C. To manage city police budgets.
• D. To conduct only cyber investigations.

Answer: (B)

Federal law enforcement agencies enforce federal laws across the United States, including across state lines and within states. This nationwide authority means they investigate and enforce statutes that Congress has enacted, regardless of where the crime occurs, and they often coordinate with state and local agencies but do not handle local ordinances. They also are not limited to cyber work; their missions cover a broad range of offenses, such as terrorism, drug trafficking, white-collar crime, and civil rights violations. So the responsibility described is that they enforce federal laws nationwide, across state boundaries and within states.