The heads of the executive branches are known as the Cabinet A cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.

The heads of the executive branches are known as the Cabinet

A cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.

Department of StateWhat do they do? Secretary of StateCarries out foreign

policyForeign policy-

establishing relationships with other countries

Represents the U.S. at the United Nations

Department of the TreasuryWhat do they do? Secretary of the

TreasuryCollects federal taxes

through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Prints money and postage stamps; makes coins

Department of DefenseWhat do they do? Secretary of DefenseMaintains the Army,

Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Department of AgricultureWhat do they do?Provides assistance to

farmersInspects food processing

plantsRuns the food stamp and

school lunch programsWorks to control animal

and plant diseases.

Department of InteriorWhat do they do?Protects fish, wildlife,

and other natural resources

Department of JusticeWhat do they do?

Led by theAttorney General Investigates and

prosecutes violation of federal laws.

Operate federal prisons.Runs the Federal Bureau

of Investigation (FBI)

Department of CommerceWhat do they do?Provides assistance to

American businesses.Conducts the national

census.

Department of Health & Human ServicesWhat do they do?Directs Medicare

program.Runs the Food and Drug

Administration (FDA)Runs the Public Health

Service

Department of EducationWhat do they do?Provides assistance to

elementary, high school, and college education programs.

Conducts research and provides statistics on education.

Department of Housing & Urban DevelopmentWhat do they do?Helps provide housing

for low-income citizens.Assists state and local

governments in financing community development and housing projects.

Department of TransportationWhat do they do?Helps state and local

governments maintain highways.

Enforces transportation safety standards.

Department of EnergyWhat do they do?Conducts research on

sources of energy.Promotes the

conservation of fuel and electricity

Department of Veterans AffairsWhat do they do?Gives medical,

educational, and financial help to people who have served in the armed forces.

Department of Homeland SecurityWhat do they do?Runs the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Runs Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Protects the President and Vice President through the Secret Service