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1 Who are they? How are they selected? What do they do?
Image Credit: National Archives and Records Administration. (Designer). The President's Cabinet [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from What do they do? © 2012, TESCCC U.S. Government, Unit: 05 Lesson: 03

2 Constitutional Authority?
Not a formal organization mandated by law Developed over the years as an informal group of advisors from each of the executive departments Article II, Section 2, Clause 1… “he may require the Opinion, in writing of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices…” Image Credit: Microsoft. (Designer). (2010). Clip art [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

3 Interesting Facts about Presidential Cabinets
George Washington’s top two advisors, Jefferson and Hamilton, disagreed so bitterly that political parties formed around these two men. Andrew Jackson preferred a group of informal advisors known as the “Kitchen Cabinet.” Abraham Lincoln once took a vote in which the seven members unanimously opposed him. He said, “Seven nays, one aye, the ayes have it.” John F. Kennedy’s brother served as Attorney General and served as a chief advisor. Ronald Reagan held Cabinet meetings an average of twice a week to stay informed. Image Credit: Microsoft. (Designer). (2010). Clip art [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

4 The First Executive Departments: George Washington’s Presidency
Department of State - Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Department of the Treasury - Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Department of War - Secretary of Defense Henry Knox Office of the Attorney General - Edmund Randolph -became the Department of Justice in 1870 Today there are fifteen departments. © 2012, TESCCC

5 Presidential Cabinet Today
Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Attorney General (Justice Dept.) Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security © 2012, TESCCC

6 Department of State Handles the foreign policy of the nation
Staffs embassies Analyzes data about American interests in other nations Speaks for the United States at the United Nations Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

7 Department of the Treasury
Serves as the financial division of the government Manages public debt Collects taxes Manufactures coins and currency Regulates and collects taxes from producers and distributers of alcohol and tobacco Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

8 Department of Justice Oversees the nation’s legal affairs
Supervises the agencies that serve as the nation’s police and prison system Enforces antitrust laws Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

9 Department of Defense Protects the security of the United States
Oversees the U.S. Armed Forces through the Joint Chiefs of Staff Until 1949 was called the Department of War Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

10 Department of Interior
Protects the public lands and natural resources throughout the United States Oversees relationships with American Indian nations Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

11 Department of Agriculture
Helps farmers improve incomes and production for home and abroad Develops conservation programs Safeguards the nation’s food supply Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

12 Department of Commerce
Promotes and protects the industrial and commercial parts of the economy Carries out the census Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

13 Department of Labor Ensures safe working conditions
Oversees minimum wages and protects pensions Collects and analyzes data on employment Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

14 Department of Health and Human Services
Oversees programs concerned with health and social services of the American people Manages federal medicare and medicaid Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

15 Department of Housing and Urban Development
Works to assist communities in the nation and expand access to affordable housing Ensures equal housing opportunities Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

16 Department of Transportation
Regulates America’s transportation needs, policies and planning Works to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient land, sea, rail, and air transportation including monitoring inland waterways and highways Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

17 Department of Energy Plans energy policy and implements policy regarding the handling of nuclear material Responsible for the nation’s nuclear weapons program, reactors, and radioactive waste Researches and develops energy technology Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

18 Department of Education
Establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education, collects data on US schools, and enforces federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights Its mission is: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

19 Department of Veterans Affairs
Oversees medical care and other services for veterans and families after their service Manages educational programs for veterans and works to end Veterans’ homelessness Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

20 Department of Homeland Security
Charged with protecting the security of America’s borders, shores, land and the safety of its people Newest department created in 2002 after September 11, 2001 Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

21 Other Cabinet Rank Members
The Vice President Head of the Office of Management and Budget Head of the Environmental Protection Agency White House Chief of Staff United States Trade Representative Head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Lincoln meeting with his Cabinet providing the first reading to the Emancipation Proclamation Image credit: Carpenter, F. (Artist). (1864). First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln [Web Photo]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

22 Steps in the Process of Appointing Members of the Cabinet
Presidential nomination White House review Paperwork financial disclosure FBI investigation Senate confirmation hearings Senate vote (majority needed) Image credit: Cabinet Seal [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from © 2012, TESCCC

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