presidents cabinet Flashcards
what is the presidents cabinet
departments and agencies inside the departments, under the president.
what can the departments and agencies do
they enforce laws and can create regulations
how many departments are in the president’s cabinet
15 departments
what does each department have
-a secretary/ head of department, appointed by the president
- agencies involved in the department
what are independent agencies
they focus on specific issues, but are independent of the president’s control
what is an example of an independent agency
Ex: The EPA - independent agency that works to protect the environment and human health
what are the 15 departments
state interior health and human services
treasury agriculture housing/urban development
defense commerce transportation
justice labor energy
education veterans affair homeland security
what is the department of state?
DOS
it manages relations with foreign countries
what is the department of treasury
USDT
Collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation’s finances
what is the department of defense?
DOD
Manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas
what is the department of justice
DOJ
fights crime and runs the federal court system
what is the department of interior
DOI
manages and protects the nations public lands
what is the department of agriculture?
USDA
works with farmers and and regulates farm products.
what is the department of commerce
DOC
supervises trade and promotes buisnesses
what is the department of labor
DOL
helps workers get fair wages and working conditions.
