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15 Executive Depts

Summarizes the 15 Executive Agencies

TermDefinition
Department of State Manages our relationships with foreign countries
Department of Treasury Collects taxes, prints money, deals with the nation's finances
Department of Defense Manages the armed forces and wars overseas
Department of Justice Fights crime and runs the federal court system
Department of the Interior Manages and protects the nation's public lands
Department of Agriculture Works with farmers and regulates farm products
Department of Commerce Supervises trade and promotes U.S. businesses
Department of Labor Helps workers get fair wages and working conditions
Department of Transportation Oversees highway safety and air, rail, and sea travel
Department of Energy Researches sources of fuel and electricity for the nation
Department of Education Gives money for K-12 schools and student college loans
Department of Veteran Affairs Provides services for people who served in the military
Department of Health and Human Services Gives services for Americans' health and basic needs
Department of Homeland Security Protects against terrorists and other threats
Department of Housing & Urban Development Creates strong communities and affordable homes
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