1. Works to develop and expand foreign markets for American food products Safeguards food standards through inspections and grading services

2. Includes the Department of Army, Navy and Air Force

3. Works with the business community for economic growth/creation of new jobs Works to expand U.S. exports, measures economic growth, conducts the census

4. Helps prepare young men and women for employment in a changing economy

5. Supports the world’s largest medical research effort Ensures the safety of food and health-care products

6. Oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Coast Guard Works to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S.

7. The lead U.S. foreign affairs agency—negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign governments

8. Created to increase homeownership and reduce homelessness

9. Works to ensure our energy security Responsible for the safety and reliability of our nuclear stockpiles and cleaning up from the Cold War

10. Responsible for restoring and maintaining federally-managed lands, waters, wildlife, natural and renewable resources

11. Responsible for law enforcement (FBI), crime prevention, and prosecution and rehabilitation of offenders

12. Responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and their dependents

13. Enforces laws that cover such areas as protection workers’ wages, health and safety, employment and pension rights, etc.

14. Responsible for safety, enforcement of inter-national transportation agreements, and public transportation

15. Manages the government’s finances Collects duties Enforces laws on alcohol, explosives and firearms