A Very Big Branch: The presidents cabinet – Flashcards
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Secretary of State: Department of State
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Manages our relationships with foreign countries
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Secretary of Treasury: Department of treasury
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Collects taxes, prints money and deals with nations finances
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Secretary of Defense: Department of Defense
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Manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas
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Attorney General: Department of Justice
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Fights crimes and runs the federal court system
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Secretary of Interior: Department of the interior
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Manages and protects the nation's Public lands
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Secretary of Agriculture: Department of Agriculture
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Works with farmers and regulates farm products
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Secretary of Commerce:Department of commerce
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Supervises trade and promotes U.S. business
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Secretary of Labor: Department of Labor
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Helps workers get fair wages and working conditions
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Secretary of Transportation: Department of Transportation
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Oversees highway safety and air, rail and sea travel
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Secretary of Energy: Department of energy
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researches sources of fuel and electricity for the nation
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Secretary of Education: Department of education
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Gives money for k-12 schools and college loans
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Secretary of Veterans Afairs: Department of veteran affairs
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provides for people who served in the military
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Secretary of Health and Human Services: Department of health and human services
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Gives service for Americans health and basic needs
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Secretary of Homeland Security: Department of homeland securities
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Protects against terrorists and other threats
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Department of housing and urban developement
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Creates strong communities and affordable homes
