The Executive Branch The executive branch is made up of four parts President Vice President Cabinet Executive Office of the President

Current Cabinet Department of State Secretary John Kerry http://www.state.gov Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius http://www.hhs.gov   Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun L.S. Donovan http://www.hud.gov   Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood http://www.dot.gov   Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu http://www.energy.gov   Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan http://www.ed.gov   Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki http://www.va.gov   Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano http://www.dhs.gov   Department of the Treasury Secretary Jack Lew http://www.treasury.gov Department of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel http://www.defense.gov Department of Justice Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. http://www.usdoj.gov Department of the Interior Secretary Kenneth L. Salazar http://www.doi.gov   Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack http://www.usda.gov   Department of Commerce Acting Secretary Rebecca Blank http://www.commerce.gov Department of Labor Acting Secretary Seth D. Harris http://www.dol.gov

Vice President

Presidential Cabinet 2008-2012 The Presidential Cabinet is appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. It is a group of people put in charge of specific departments of government and are the top advisors to the President in the respective departments.

Secretary of State Acts as the senior executive department of the U.S. government; serves as the president’s principal adviser on U.S. foreign policy; conducts negotiations relating to U.S. foreign affairs; and advises the president on the appointment of U.S. ambassadors, ministers, consuls and other diplomatic representatives. Hillary Clinton Out John Kerry In

Secretary Treasurer Promotes prosperous and stable American and world economics. In charge of the money! Timothy Geithner Jack Lew

Secretary of Defense Trains and equips the armed forces through the four military departments — the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. (The Marine Corps. is a second armed service in the Department of the Navy) Leon Penetta Chuck Hagel

Attorney General Heads the Department of Justice — Represents the citizens of the United States by enforcing the laws in the public interest. Eric Holder

Secretary of the Interior Protects and provides access to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage and honors responsibilities to Native American tribes and our commitments to island communities. Kenneth Salazar Sally Jewel

Secretary of Agriculture Directs the production of agriculture, food safety, nutrition, rural American trade, natural resources and research. Tom Vilsack

Secretary of Commerce Promotes job creation, economic growth and a sustainable development and improves living standards for all Americans. John E. Bryson Penny Pitzker

Secretary of Labor Prepares the American work force for new and better jobs and ensures the adequacy for America’s workplace. Hilda Solis Thomas Perez

Secretary of Health and Human Resources Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Kathleen Sebelius

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Provides a decent, safe and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American. Shaun Donovan

Secretary of Transportation Oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. Ray LaHood Anthony Foxx

Secretary of Energy Fosters a secure and reliable energy system that is environmentally and economically sustainable, to be a responsible steward of the nation’s nuclear weapons, to clean up facilities and to support continued U.S. leadership in science and technology. Steven Chu Ernest Moniz

Secretary of Education Ensures equal access to education and promote education excellence for all Americans. Arne Duncan

Secretary of Veteran Affairs Serves American veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and acts as the principle advocate in ensuring that they receive help in recognition of their service to the nation. Eric Shinseki

Secretary of Homeland Security Concerned with protecting the American homeland and the safety of American citizens. Janet Napolitano Rand Beers

Cabinet Level Officers The Presidents main advisors that often determines final decisions, often referred to as the White House Staff. Sometimes referred as the true power of the President since they are always involved in the final decision making processes.

Vice President Second in charge and line of succession and leader of the Senate. Over time the President has assigned many more responsibilities to the Vice President. Joseph Biden

Chief of Staff The highest ranking member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States and a senior aide to the President. Jack Lew Denis McDonough

Director of the Office of Management and Budget The largest office within the Executive Office of the President of the United States. The are in charge of balancing and managing the budget of the United States. Jeffrey Zients Silvia Mathews Burwell

United States Trade Representative The United States government agency responsible for developing and recommending United States trade policy to the President of the United States. Ron Kirk Michael Froman

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Protects human health and safeguards the natural environment. Conducts research on the adverse effects of pollution and on methods and equipment for controlling it. Lisa Jackson Gina McCarthy

Ambassador of the United Nations The leader of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. Susan Rice Samantha Power

Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors A group of three respected economists who advise the President of the United States on economic policy Alan B. Krueger Jason Furman

Small Business Administration -SBA is agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Karen Mills Jeanne Hulit (acting)

White House Staff White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Robert Perciasepe http://www.epa.gov Office of Management & Budget Jeffrey Zients, Deputy Director whitehouse.gov/omb United States Trade Representative Ambassador Demetrios Marantis www.ustr.gov United States Ambassador to the United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice www.usunnewyork.usmission.gov/ Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Alan B. Krueger www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/   Small Business Administration Administrator Karen G. Mills www.sba.gov/