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The US Cabinet
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | You may know this department by it's shortened name, the USDA.They make sure that our food is safe and properly grown and prepared. They also make sure that our land is protected and that farmers can successfully grow food to feed the nation. |
| Department of Commerce | This department works on promoting the nation's economy.The Department of Commerce also assists in international trade agreements and runs our telecommunications and technical policies. |
| Department of Defense | This department provides the military that defends our country. It includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The Department of Defense (DOD) is the government's largest agency. |
| Department of Education | This Department of Education promotes national education and works to keep America competitive and to make sure that education is available to everyone. The department works closely with the states to place financial aid and help where needed the most. |
| Department of Energy | The Department of Energy is often called the DOE. The DOE works to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. It helps to find new sources of clean, reliable energy through helping with scientific research and innovation. |
| Department of Health and Human Services | This department helps to keep Americans healthy. It helps with administering Medicare and Medicaid. Some major agencies report into this department including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). |
| Department of Homeland Security | This is a new department that was formed in 2002 by President George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks. Its job is to prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks within the United States. |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | This department works on national housing needs. It helps poorer families to buy homes. It is often referred to by its initials HUD. |
| Department of the Interior | This department handles the conservation of our land. It manages our national parks and works to protect our lands, wildlife, and natural resources. |
| Department of Justice | Department of Justice is to enforce the law and to protect public safety. It makes sure that criminals are prosecuted and that all Americans get fair justice.include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Marshals |
| Department of Labor | This department is responsible for making sure America has a strong workforce. It works on job training, safe working conditions, minimum wage, discrimination in the workplace, and unemployment insurance. |
| Department of State | The Department of State handles our relationships with foreign countries. This includes diplomatic relationships with over 180 other countries. The Secretary of State is the President's top foreign advisor. |
| Department of Transportation | The DOT makes sure that there is fast and safe transportation around the United States. This is important for our economy and quality of life. They manage Federal Highways, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which makes sure flying is safe. |
| Department of the Treasury | This department manages the money for the United State financial systems. It not only makes the money, but collects taxes and makes sure that the government has the money to keep running. |
| Department of Veteran's Affairs | This department administers benefit programs for our veterans. This is to make sure that people who served in battle for the United States are taken care of once they are back home. |