AP GOV - US GOV Dept.'s

(The Department of) Veterans Affairs

Administers laws that provide benefits for former members of the armed services and their dependents (1989)

(The Department of) Homeland Security

Border and Transportation Security US Customs Immigration and Naturalization Services/Border Patrol US Coast Guard Secret Service

(The Department of) Education

Coordinates federal assistance programs for public and private schools Programs to help students with limited English proficiency and physical impairments (1979)

(The Department of) Health and Human Services

Originally the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Supervises programs to protect health and provide social service (1979)

(The Department of) Defense

Originally the Dept. of War (1789) Supports defense and national security Uploads the national interest or military action Oversees the armed forces through the Joint Chiefs of Staff Supervises the army, navy, marines, and air force\ (1947)

(The Department of) Commerce

Promotes the nations international trade, economic development, and technological advancement

(The Department of) Labor

Promotes the welfare of workers by setting and enforcing the minimum wage Overseeing and ensuring safe working conditions Protecting pensions (1913)

(The Department of the) Treasury

Formulate and sets finance tax policy Manages the debt Collects taxes Manufactures coins and currency Financial agent of the US (1789)

(The Department of) Interior

Protects public lands and natural resources Oversees relations with Native Americans (1849)

(The Department of) Transportation

Regulates policy development and planning for all forms of transportation Air traffic, railroads, highways, and mass transit (1966)

(The Department of) Justice

Represent the gov in legal matters Provides the means for the enforcement of federal laws (1820)

(The Department of) Housing and Urban Development

Supports preservation of nation's communications Protects equal housing opportunities Conducts a number of insurance, rent subsidy, and grant programs (1965)

(The Department of) Agriculture

Helps farmers improve their incomes and expand their markets Provides financial credit Assists farmers in protecting water and soil Develops conservation programs (1889)

(The Department of) State

Responsible for the foreign policy of the US Includes all Us embassies and consultants (1789)

(The Department of) Energy

Sets national energy policy Researches and develops energy technology Sets rate for interstate distribution of natural gas and electricity (1977)