Presidential Cabinet

Department of Agriculture

• 1852

• Provides leadership and support for American leaders

• Ensures food safety

• Promotes trade

• Conserves resources

• Improves nutrition

Department of Commerce

• 1903

• Promotes job creation, economic growth and technical advancement

  • by supporting the economy and environment ensuring fair trade and fostering innovations

Department of Defense

• 1947

• Provide military forces + strategy to deter war

• Defend nation and its allies

• Oversees armed forces along with intelligence agencies

Department of Education

• 1980

  • Promotes educational excellence + equal access by setting federal policy

Department of Energy

• 1977

• Works to advance America’s energy

• Ensure that energy is safe

  • Oversees nuclear weapons

Department of Health and Human Services

• 1953

  • Protect American health and provide essential human services by overseeing programs for public health

Department of Homeland Security

• 2002

• secure the nation from threats by managing borders, enforcing immigration, coordinating disaster response, preventing terrorism, and securing cyberspace and important infrastructure

Department of Housing and Urban Development

• 1965

• Administer programs that provide housing + community

Department of Interior

• 1839

• Manages + protects the nation’s public and natural resources

• Oversees national wildlife

Department of Labor

• 1913

• Enforces federal labor laws for fair wages + conditions while also helping people get jobs

Department of State

• 1789

• Conducts foreign policy + acts as the president’s chief adviser for international relations.

Department of Transportation

• 1967

• Plan + coordinate federal transportation projects

• Set safety regulations for different types of transportation

Department of Treasury

• 1789

• Maintain strong economy

• Create economic job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable growth and stability at home and abroad

• Strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system

• Manage the US gov’s finances and resources

Department of Veteran Affairs

• 1930

• Runs programs benefitting veterans

Attorney General

• 1789

• Head of department of justice

Environmental Protection Agency

• 1970

• To protect human health and environment

• Develop and enforce regulations

• Give grants

• Study environmental issues