Cabinet Departments

Gov.

department of state

manages US foreign policy and diplomacy. represents the US abroad, negotiates treaties, advises the president on international affairs, and oversees embassies and consulates

department of the treasury

oversees federal finances. collects taxes, manages gov. debt, prints currency, enforces financial laws, and works to maintain a stable US economy

department of defense

responsible for security and the armed forces. oversees the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and plans military strategy and defense policy

department of justice

enforces federal laws and ensures justice. supervises federal prosecutors, the FBI, the federal prisons, and represents the US government in legal matters

department of interior

manages public lands and natural resources. oversees national parks, wildlife conservation, Native American affairs, and energy resources on federal land

department of agriculture

oversees farming, food production, and rural development. administers farm subsidies, food safety programs, nutrition assistance, and forest management

department of commerce

promotes economic growth and trade. supports American businesses, collects economic data like the census, and regulates patents, trademarks, and weather services

department of labor

protects workers and regulate labor conditions. enforces wage and hour laws, workplace safety rules, and oversees unemployment insurance and job training programs

department of health and human services

oversees public health and social services. manages programs like Medicare, Medicaid, public health research, disease control, and food and drug safety

department of housing and urban development

addresses housing needs and urban development. supports affordable housing, enforces, fair housing laws, and provides aid to cities and communities

department of transportation

oversees national transportation systems. regulates highways, aviation, railroads, and maritime travel while promoting safety and infrastructure development

department of energy

manages national energy policy and nuclear security. supports energy research, oversees nuclear weapons programs, and works on energy efficiency and innovation

department of education

oversees federal education policy. administers student loans, enforces civil rights laws in schools, and supports educational research and funding

department of veteran affairs

provides services to military veterans. manages health care, disability benefits, education assistance, and home loan programs for veterans

department of homeland security

protects the nation from security threats. oversees border protection, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster response, and counterterrorism efforts