Topic 8 (The Cabinet and Departments)
Department of Education
-ECFE-Post secondary education funding and standards
The President's Cabinet
-Presidential advisors, department managers -approved by the Senate
Department of Health and Human Services
-Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
Department of Homeland Security
-border patrol, ICE, FEMA
Department of Housing and Urban Development
-communities, mortgage money
Department of Energy
-energy policy and research
Characteristics of the President's Cabinet
-expertise/background in department -supporters/loyal to president -administrative skills and experience -leaders in their field (many turn it down)
Department of Agriculture
-food supply, farm policy, conservation
Department of State
-foreign policy, embassies, U.N. representatives
Department of Transportation
-fund/regulate air, RR, road, rail travel
What does the President's Cabinet do?
-implement policy
Department of Commerce
-industry and business, Census, patents
Department of Labor
-labor force compensation, conditions, standards
Department of Justice
-law enforcement, FBI, DEA, ATF
Department of Defense
-military, national security
Department of Treasury
-money supply, IRS, debt management
Department of Veterans Affairs
-programs for veterans and families
Department of Interior
-public land, resources, and parks
Labor Secretary
-unions and business groups
