the heads of the executive branches are known as the cabinet a cabinet is a group of advisors to the...
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The heads of the executive branches are known as the Cabinet
A cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.
Department of StateWhat do they do? Secretary of StateCarries out foreign
policyForeign policy-
establishing relationships with other countries
Represents the U.S. at the United Nations
Department of the TreasuryWhat do they do? Secretary of the
TreasuryCollects federal taxes
through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Prints money and postage stamps; makes coins
Department of DefenseWhat do they do? Secretary of DefenseMaintains the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
Department of AgricultureWhat do they do?Provides assistance to
farmersInspects food processing
plantsRuns the food stamp and
school lunch programsWorks to control animal
and plant diseases.
Department of InteriorWhat do they do?Protects fish, wildlife,
and other natural resources
Department of JusticeWhat do they do?
Led by theAttorney General Investigates and
prosecutes violation of federal laws.
Operate federal prisons.Runs the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI)
Department of CommerceWhat do they do?Provides assistance to
American businesses.Conducts the national
census.
Department of Health & Human ServicesWhat do they do?Directs Medicare
program.Runs the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)Runs the Public Health
Service
Department of EducationWhat do they do?Provides assistance to
elementary, high school, and college education programs.
Conducts research and provides statistics on education.
Department of Housing & Urban DevelopmentWhat do they do?Helps provide housing
for low-income citizens.Assists state and local
governments in financing community development and housing projects.
Department of TransportationWhat do they do?Helps state and local
governments maintain highways.
Enforces transportation safety standards.
Department of EnergyWhat do they do?Conducts research on
sources of energy.Promotes the
conservation of fuel and electricity
Department of Veterans AffairsWhat do they do?Gives medical,
educational, and financial help to people who have served in the armed forces.
Department of Homeland SecurityWhat do they do?Runs the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Runs Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Protects the President and Vice President through the Secret Service