1. Objective 4.7 The Cabinet

2. Objective 4.7 how do cabinet departments and federal agencies, help to carry out the laws?

3. It is the job of the President, as leader of the Executive Branch, to carry out the laws. But just one person cannot run the government alone. The President depends on…

4. The Cabinet

5. Cabinet Facts The Cabinet leaders serve as the top advisors to the President There are 15 cabinet departments responsible for broad areas of government The title given to Cabinet leaders is Secretary (ex- Secretary of State) **Justice leader is known as Attorney General**

6. The Cabinet

8. THE BIG FIVE Defense State Treasury Justice Homeland Security

9. Department of Defense

11. Agencies within the DOD Department of Defense Army, Navy, Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff

12. The head of the Department of Defense is called the Secretary of Defense.

13. DOD Carries out the President’s orders as Commander in Chief.

14. DOD Oversees the armed forces.

15. DOD The Joint Chiefs of Staff is made up of the highest-ranking military officers of the army, navy, and air force.

16. DOD The Joint Chiefs of Staff advises the President on military affairs.

17. Department of Justice

18. Agencies within the DOJ Department of Justice US Marshal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

20. Department of Justice The head of the Department of Justice is called the Attorney General.

21. Department of Justice The Attorney General is the top lawyer for the federal government.

22. Department of Justice Investigates and prosecutes (takes to court) violations of federal laws

23. Department of Justice Law enforcement agencies -Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) -US Marshals -Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

24. Department of State (poor choice of title: should be “Department of Foreign Policy”)

26. Department of State The head of the Department of State is called the Secretary of State.

27. Department of State Helps the President carry out foreign policies and manages U.S. relationships between U.S and foreign countries.

28. Department of State Supervises ambassadors and other U.S. diplomats.

29. Department of State Issues passports and visas.

30. Department of the Treasury

31. Agencies within the Treasury department Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) U.S. Mint Office of the Comptroller

33. Department of the Treasury The head of the Department of the Treasury is called the Secretary of the Treasury.

34. Department of the Treasury Manages the country’s money.

35. Department of the Treasury Collects taxes on goods brought into the country

36. Department of the Treasury Manages government funds and pays bills.

37. Department of the Treasury Prints money and postage stamps; makes coins

38. Homeland Security

39. Homeland Security Leader is the Secretary of Homeland Security

40. Homeland Security Responsible for preventing attacks against US citizens living in America

41. Homeland Security Provides transportation and travel security

42. Homeland Security Administers naturalization & immigration -Enforces immigration laws -Polices American Borders

43. Independent Agencies and Regulatory Commissions

44. Independent Agencies Definition: Independent agency responsible for helping the President carry out laws. –Sometimes connected to a cabinet department (ex- IRS apart of Treasury Department)

45. Regulatory groups Definition: Independent agencies that regulate (makes rules) certain types of business and industry –“regulate” to protect citizens from unfair business practices –Example- FCC bleeps curse words to protect kids from hearing bad words

46. Central Intelligence Agency

47. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Responsible for gathering intelligence (information) about foreign governments and enemies of America.

48. Food & Drug Administration

49. Food & Drug Administration Oversees the safety of all foods, drugs, and cosmetics sold in the United States.

50. Federal Trade Commission

51. Federal Trade Commission Prevents unfair business practices and protects consumers’ rights.

52. Internal Revenue Service

53. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collects federal taxes from US citizens

54. Federal Reserve System

55. Federal Reserve System Gives loans to commercial banks regulates amount of $ in circulation regulates interest rates on bank loans

56. Environmental Protection Agency

57. Environmental Protection Agency Protects environment by restricting people and businesses from using harmful chemicals and pollutants.

58. Federal Communication Commission

59. Federal Communication Commission Regulates radio, television, and internet.

60. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention

61. Monitors the spread of disease, takes actions to control and prevent the spread of diseases

62. Civil Service Commission gives tests and then awards jobs to the highest scorers

63. what is the FUNCTION of cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups ?

64. (What is the FUNCTION?) To enforce federal regulations

65. When we speak of the executive branch enforcing laws, we should think of departments, agencies, and commissions in action.