Warm-up 3/16/17 How many cabinet members are there? What are the names of the departments? What were the original three cabinet positions? Do you think a cabinet member has to have government experience?
PRESIDENT Trump’s Executive Cabinet
The President and his Cabinet The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office. All cabinet members are known as secretary of _______________(department name). There are 15 total cabinet members.(Homeland Security was added most recently. Post 9/11)
Established in Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office
Department of State Secretary Rex Tillerson. Former CEO of Exxon Mobil One of the three original departments! Established: 1789 Plans and carries out the nation’s foreign policies. Who was the first Secretary of State?
Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin One of the three original departments! Established: 1789 Collects revenue, produce money and economic policy. Served as a Hollywood Producer.
Department of Defense Secretary James “Mad Dog” Mattis 44 years of service with the Marines One of the 3 original departments! First named the Department of War Established: 1789 Manages the Armed Forces
Department of Justice Attorney General Jeff Sessions Established: 1870 Has responsibility for all aspects of law enforcement. Enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law.
Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Representative from Montana Established: 1849 Manages and protects the nation’s public lands and natural resources
Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Nominated but not confirmed Established: 1889 Assists farmers and consumers of farm products What is special about Sonny Perdue?
Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Established: 1903 Supervises trade, promotes US tourism and business
Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Nominated but not confirmed Established: 1913 Is concerned with the working conditions and wages of US workers
Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Tom Price Former Georgia Congressman of the 6th District Established: 1953 Works for the health and well-being of all Americans
Department of Housing & Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson Retired neurosurgeon Established: 1965 Deals with the special needs and problems of cities
Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Former Labor Secretary for the George W. Bush adminstration Established: 1966 Manages the nation’s highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic
Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry Former Texas Governor Established: 1977 Directs an overall energy plan for the nation
Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Established: 1979 Provides advice and funding for schools.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin The only pick from President Trump that served under the Obama Adminstration Established: 1989 Directs services for veterans
Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly Established: 2002 Oversees American’s defenses against terrorist attacks What event in U.S History led to the creation of this department?