1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Secretary of State – Condoleeza Rice
In charge of foreign policy (relationships with foreign countries)

2. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Secretary of the Treasury – Henry Paulson Jr.
In charge of printing, collecting, and borrowing money

3. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Secretary of Defense – Donald Rumsfeld
Manages the military

4. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Attorney General – Alberto Gonzalez
Responsible for federal law enforcement in the country

5. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Secretary of the Interior – Dirk Kempthorne
Responsible for nation’s public lands and natural resources…Ex: parks and environment

6. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Secretary of Agriculture – Mike Johanns
Helps with farmers and consumers of farmed products

7. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Secretary of Commerce – Carlos Gutierrez
Helps with trade and promotes business and tourism

8. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Secretary of Labor – Elaine Chao
Promotes working conditions and wages of workers

9. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Secretary of Health and Human Services – Michael Leavitt
Promotes health and well-being of Americans

10. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development – Alphonso Jackson
Deals with needs and problems of cities

11. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Secretary of Transportation – Mary Peter
Manages nations highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic

12. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy – Sam Bodman
Responsible for nation’s energy plan (all forms of energy)

13. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Secretary of Education – Margaret Spellings
Helps provide funding and programs for schools

14. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Secretary of Veterans Affairs – Jim Nicholson
Provides services for veterans of the military

15. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Secretary of Homeland Security – Michael Chertoff
Responsible for nations security against threat of terrorism