Executive Branch Structure: President, cabinet, executive departments, the three agencies
Cabinet
Advisory council for the president consisting of the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other officials selected by the president.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Cabinet department responsible for implementing and enforcing federal laws concerning farming, agriculture and food; responsible for meat inspection and safety. poultry and egg safety, and farmer subsidies
President
Head of the Executive Branch
Department of Defense (DOD)
This department provides the military that defends our country. It includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
a United States government organization that establishes guidelines for health information management compliance
Executive Departments
agencies of the federal government responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility