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The Executive Branch . Part 5 Objective: You will be able to list the different cabinet positions. President’s Cabinet . Executive Offices AKA Secretaries . Each department is headed by a secretary , except for the Department of Justice, whose work is directed by the attorney general .
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The Executive Branch Part 5 Objective: You will be able to list the different cabinet positions
Executive Offices AKA Secretaries • Each department is headed by a secretary, except for the Department of Justice, whose work is directed by the attorney general. • Each department is made up of a number of subunits, both staff and line. • Today, the executive departments vary a great deal in terms of visibility, size, and importance.
The Cabinet is an informal advisory body brought together by the President to serve his needs. • By tradition, the heads of the executive departments form the Cabinet. • The President appoints the head of each of the executive departments, which are then subject to Senate approval. • Cabinet members serve as both head of their respective departments and as advisors to the President.
The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. • Established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
Dept. of State (1789) • John Kerry • Chief engineer of American diplomacy • manages American travel overseas.
Dept. of Treasury (1789) • Jack Lew • Manages federal finances, collects taxes, produces stamps, and provides government advice on matters of economic policy.
Dept. of the Interior (1849) • Ken Salazar • Manages conservation efforts, national parks, and environmental protection.
Dept. of Justice (1870) • Eric Holder • Attorney General • Enforces federal laws by taking offenders to court, investigates and detains offenders through the FBI.
Dept. of Agriculture (1889) • Tom Vilsack • Oversees national forests & conservation efforts, responsible for safety of meat, poultry, and egg products • attempts to provide open foreign markets for American agricultural products.
Dept. of Commerce (1903) • Penny Pritzker • “to foster, serve, and promote the Nation’s economic development and technological development.”
Dept. of Labor (1913) • Thomas Perez • Looks out for “job seekers, wage earners, and retirees” by administering federal labor laws • providing services like connecting potential employers to unemployed workers.
Dept. of Defense (1947) • Chuck Hagal • Manages the nation’s military • headquartered at the Pentagon.
Dept. of Health and Human Services (1953) • Kathleen Sebelius • Conducts health research, manages efforts to prevent disease • manages Medicare and Medicaid, and pursues efforts to remedy societal ills like drug abuse and child abuse.
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (1965) • Shaun Donovan • Strives to increase domestic homeownership and improve access to affordable housing free of discrimination.
Dept. of Transportation (1966) • Anthony Foxx • Manages national transportation infrastructure like highways, air traffic, and railways.
Dept. of Energy (1977) • Ernest Moniz • Manages the nation’s nuclear weapons and energy • develops energy policies • conducts energy research.
Dept. of Education (1979) • Arne Duncan • Manages federal student aid programs • monitors academic performance nationwide • administers federal education legislation
Dept. of Veterans Affairs (1988) • Eric Shinseki • Provides for the healthcare, benefits, and memorial service needs of veterans.
Dept. of Homeland Security (2002) • Jeh Johnson • Oversees a wide range of federal agencies to help them coordinate plans to confront national emergencies and threats to national security.
