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    The 15 executive branch cabinet departments each have a secretary that heads major units responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the federal government. These include the State Department which develops foreign policy, the Treasury Department which manages financial resources, and the Defense Department which protects national security. Independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions also perform various services and rule-making functions outside of the cabinet departments to support the executive branch.

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    The 15 executive branch cabinet departments each have a secretary that heads major units responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the federal government. These include the State Department which develops foreign policy, the Treasury Department which manages financial resources, and the Defense Department which protects national security. Independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions also perform various services and rule-making functions outside of the cabinet departments to support the executive branch.

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    The 15 executive branch cabinet departments each have a secretary that heads major units responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the federal government. These include the State Department which develops foreign policy, the Treasury Department which manages financial resources, and the Defense Department which protects national security. Independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions also perform various services and rule-making functions outside of the cabinet departments to support the executive branch.

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    The key takeaways are that there are 15 executive branch departments led by secretaries, nearly 3 million federal employees, and over 900,000 government buildings. The founders created federal agencies to carry out day-to-day operations of the government.

    The main executive branch departments are State, Treasury, Interior, Agriculture, Justice, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security. They develop and implement policies and programs in their respective areas.

    Within Treasury, the largest bureau is the Internal Revenue Service which collects taxes. Within Interior, it maintains national parks and issues permits for using natural resources.

    Lesson 2: Cabinet Departments &

    Independent Agencies

    Cabinet Departments

    The presidents cabinet includes each of the


    heads of the 15 executive branch departments
    The Founders anticipated the need for creating
    federal agencies that would carry out the day-to
    day business of the government

    Today, nearly 2.8 million civilians works for the


    federal government
    The government owns 900,000 buildings
    scattered across the nation and around the
    world

    Cabinet Departments
    The title for a person who heads each executive
    department is secretary, except for the
    Department of Justice who is named attorney
    general
    Under the cabinet are the directors of major
    units that make up each cabinet department
    These units have various names that include:
    1. Bureau
    2. Agency
    3. Office
    4. Administration
    5. Division

    Cabinet Departments
    State Department
    is responsible for developing and implementing the foreign
    policy of the US
    This department represents the US to the UN and liaison to
    more than 180 countries through its network of ambassadors
    and civilian foreign service employees
    The department assists US citizens living abroad and foreign
    nationals who wish to enter the US
    List of activities:
    1.
    2.
    3.

    Countering international crime


    Providing aid to other countries
    Promoting democracy and cultural exchanges

    Cabinet Departments
    Department of Treasury
    This department manages monetary resources of the country

    The largest bureau in the department is the Internal Revenue


    Service (IRS)
    The IRS collects taxes paid by American citizens and businesses
    each year
    The treasury department is responsible for making payments to
    the public and for borrowing money needed to operate the
    federal government
    The department also coordinates with other agencies to protect
    the nations financial and banking institutions from foreign
    threats or economic crisis

    Cabinet Departments
    Department of the Interior
    This department executes federal policy and programs to protect
    natural resources including public lands and minerals
    It maintains the extensive national park system and hundreds of
    national dams and reservoirs
    It issues permits and leases to companies who use national resources
    for energy, minerals, grazing, and timber

    The department also carries out our nations policies towards Native
    Americans tribes.
    Department of the Agriculture
    Develops and executes policy on farming, agriculture, and food

    It contains 17 different agencies that carry out laws to support farmers


    and ranchers

    Cabinet Departments
    Justice Department
    Enforces federal laws designed to protect public safety, reduce
    crime, punish people who break laws, enforce civil rights, and
    ensure justice for all Americans.
    The attorney general represents the US in legal matters, and
    advises the president and the heads of the executive
    departments of government
    Commerce
    Supports the economy by developing and executing policies to
    promote American businesses and industries
    Labor
    Administers federal programs to protect and improve the
    productivity of workers
    It issues patents and trademarks, and administers laws on
    scientific and technical research

    Cabinet Departments
    Defense
    Protects the security of our country

    It consist of the US Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force


    In addition to fighting wars and providing national security, the
    DOD is involved in efforts to deter war, assist in disasters, and
    provide humanitarian aid

    Health and Human Services


    Is concerned with protecting public health and providing social
    services to those least able to support themselves
    It provides health insurance and administers programs such as
    Medicare and Medicaid

    It funds medical research to improve public health and to


    prevent disease

    Cabinet Departments
    Housing and Urban Development
    Is responsible for national policies and programs that address
    Americas housing needs, improve and develop the nations
    communities, and enforce fair housing laws
    HUD supports homeownership for lower-and-moderate income
    families
    It provides rent subsidies and administers public housing and
    assistance programs for people who are homeless

    HUD also manages programs that help communities with


    economic development and tries to ensure equal access to
    housing opportunities for all

    Cabinet Departments
    Transportation
    Develops policy and administers a variety of programs relating transportation

    Its programs oversee the nations mass transit systems, railroads, bridges, and
    waterways
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) runs programs to improve driver
    and pedestrian safety as well as to reduce distracted driving and driving under
    the influence.

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates air travel and works to
    ensure air safety
    Energy
    Executes law and policies about the nations energy

    It administers funding for research and innovation in science and engineering


    They also oversee the nations nuclear energy and nuclear weapons programs

    Cabinet Departments
    Education
    Provides assistance to public and private schools, collects data from
    schools, distributes research results, and administers federal
    financial aid programs
    They also work to prohibit discrimination in education and ensure
    equal access to educational opportunities for students regardless of
    their race, ethnicity, national origin, physical disabilities, and level of
    proficiency in English
    Veterans Affairs (VA)
    Administers benefit programs for veterans and their families and
    survivors
    Benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home
    loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support,
    medical care, and burial benefits

    Cabinet Departments

    Homeland Security
    Coordinates national efforts to protect against acts of terrorism that
    would jeopardize the American people, key resources, critical
    infrastructure
    It administers immigration laws and responds to national disasters

    Independent Agencies, Government Corporations,


    and Regulatory Commissions
    The federal bureaucracy includes more than 100 independent organizations that are not part of the
    executive departments
    Some independent agencies perform services for the executive branch
    The federal government runs approximately 60 government corporations
    Government corporations are organized like private business
    Government corporations are supposed to be more flexible than regular government agencies
    Money from Congress supports government corporations
    Regulatory commissions are independent agencies that have the governments authority to issue
    licenses and punish people and groups that violate the laws under their authority
    The commissions are independent of all three branches
    The commissioners of the commissions do not report to the president, nor can the president fire
    them
    Regulatory commissions were created to make rules for large industries and businesses that affect the
    public

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