2. The 14 executive departments do much of the work of the Federal Government The 14 executive departments do much of the work of the Federal Government Each department is headed by a secretary, except the Dept. of Justice (known as the Attorney General) Each department is headed by a secretary, except the Dept. of Justice (known as the Attorney General) Each department is made up of a number of agencies (p. 426) Each department is made up of a number of agencies (p. 426)

3. The 14 Executive Departments (p. 426-427) StateTreasury DefenseJustice InteriorAgriculture CommerceLabor Health and Human Services Housing and Urban Development TransportationEnergy EducationVeterans Affairs

4. The heads of the 14 executive depts. (and a few others) form the Cabinet, an informal advisory body to the Pres. The heads of the 14 executive depts. (and a few others) form the Cabinet, an informal advisory body to the Pres. Most members have been white males; however, numbers of women, African Americans, Hispanics & Asians has increased in the last few decades Most members have been white males; however, numbers of women, African Americans, Hispanics & Asians has increased in the last few decades

5. The Bush Cabinet (Jan 2007)

6. The Obama Cabinet