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Cabinet-level departments
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State Responsible for international relations with other nations
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Treasury In charge of the nation’s money supply and how it’s spent; also works with banks to facilitate loans and borrowing
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Defense In charge of the army, navy, coast guard, marines, air force, etc. Protecting US from foreign invasion
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Justice Monitors law enforcement across the US and is in charge of enforcing the laws created by Congress
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Interior Responsible for conserving the nation’s lands, parks, and natural resources
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Agriculture Assists farmers and inspects foods sold across the US
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Commerce Supervises trade and the exchange of goods and services. Also promotes tourism and business.
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Labor Enforces laws that protect the rights and safety of workers. Also publishes data to the president on unemployment rate
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Health/Human Services Works to improve the living and health conditions of Americans In charge of hospitals, medicine, welfare, etc.
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Housing/Urban Development Works to improve living conditions in citites Assistance with apartment and housing Reduces crime in cities
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Transportation Manages highways, airways, railroads, subways, sea traffic, etc.
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Energy Promotes new energy alternatives and regulates the ones already in use: – Oil/gas – Coal – Nuclear – Wind – Solar – Hydroelectric – Etc.
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Education Monitors actions of schools and provides resources to help students go on past high school
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Veterans’ Affairs Provides services for people who have served in the armed forces – Healthcare – Pensions – Burial benefits – Etc. Veterans Hospitals
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Homeland Security Protects the US from attacks within the US Surveillance of airports, public places, govt. buildings, etc. Border control
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