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ESQB - Exc. Dep.
Departments of the Executive Branch
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Develops and executes policy on farming, agriculture, and food. | Department of Agriculture |
| Tasked with improving living standards for all Americans. Issues patents and trademarks. | Department of Commerce |
| Provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of our country. Includes the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. | Department of Defense |
| Administers federal financial aid for education, collects data on America's schools, and works to complement the efforts of state and local governments, parents, and students. | Department of Education |
| Tasked with ensuring America's nuclear security and protecting the environment. | Department of Energy |
| Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services. Administers Medicare and Medicaid and includes the Food and Drug Administration. | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Charged with preventing and disrupting terror attacks, protecting the American people, and responding to incidents that do occur. Includes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. | Department of Homeland Security |
| Administers public housing and homeless assistance. | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| In charge of protecting America's natural resources, conserving and protecting fish and wildlife, and honoring responsibilities to American Indians. Manages national parks and protects endangered species. | Department of the Interior |
| Enforces the law, defends the interests of the United States according to the law, and ensures fair and impartial administration of justice. | Department of Justice |
| Oversees federal programs for ensuring a strong American workforce. | Department of Labor |
| Plays the lead role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy. | Department of State |
| Responsible for ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system. | Department of Transportation |
| Responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the soundness and security of the U.S. and international financial systems. Operates the production of coin and currency and collects taxes. | Department of the Treasury |
| Responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. | Department of Veteran's Affairs |
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