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1 The President’s Cabinet
Who are they? How are they selected? What do they do? © 2012, TESCCC U.S. Government, Unit: 05 Lesson: 03

2 Constitutional Authority?
Not a formal organization mandated by law Developed over the years as an informal group of advisors from each of the executive departments Article II, Section 2, Clause 1… “he may require the Opinion, in writing of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices…” © 2012, TESCCC

3 Interesting Facts about Presidential Cabinets
George Washington’s top two advisors, Jefferson and Hamilton, disagreed so bitterly that political parties formed around these two men. Andrew Jackson preferred a group of informal advisors known as the “Kitchen Cabinet.” Abraham Lincoln once took a vote in which the seven members unanimously opposed him. He said, “Seven nays, one aye, the ayes have it.” John F. Kennedy paid more attention to the advice of his brother, Robert, who served as Attorney General, than his formal Cabinet. Ronald Reagan held Cabinet meetings an average of twice a week to stay informed. © 2012, TESCCC

4 The First Executive Departments: George Washington’s Presidency
Department of State - Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Department of the Treasury - Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Department of War - Secretary of Defense Henry Knox Office of the Attorney General - Edmund Randolph -became the Department of Justice in 1870 Today there are fifteen departments. © 2012, TESCCC

5 Presidential Cabinet Today
Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Attorney General (Justice Dept.) Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security © 2012, TESCCC

6 Department of State Handles the foreign policy of the nation
Staffs embassies Analyzes data about American interests in other nations Speaks for the U.S. at the United Nations © 2012, TESCCC

7 Department of the Treasury
Serves as the financial division of the government Manages public debt Collects taxes Manufactures coins and currency Administers explosive and firearm laws Regulates the production and distribution of alcohol and tobacco © 2012, TESCCC

8 Department of Justice Oversees the nation’s legal affairs
Supervises the agencies that serve as the nation’s police and prison system Enforces antitrust laws © 2012, TESCCC

9 Department of Defense Protects the security of the United States
Oversees the armed forces through the Joint Chiefs of Staff Until 1949 was called the Department of War © 2012, TESCCC

10 Department of Interior
Protects the public lands and natural resources throughout the U.S. Oversees relationships with Native Americans © 2012, TESCCC

11 Department of Agriculture
Helps farmers improve incomes and production for home and abroad Develops conservation programs Safeguards the nation’s food supply © 2012, TESCCC

12 Department of Commerce
Promotes and protects the industrial and commercial parts of the economy Carries out the census © 2012, TESCCC

13 Department of Labor Ensures safe working conditions
Oversees minimum wages and protects pensions Collects and analyzes data on employment © 2012, TESCCC

14 Department of Health and Human Services
Oversees programs concerned with health and social services of the American people Manages federal medicare and medicaid © 2012, TESCCC

15 Department of Housing and Urban Development
Works to assist communities in the nation Ensures equal housing opportunities © 2012, TESCCC

16 Department of Transportation
Regulates America’s transportation needs, policies and planning Works to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient land and air transportation © 2012, TESCCC

17 Department of Energy Plans energy policy
Researches and develops energy technology © 2012, TESCCC

18 Department of Education
Coordinates federal assistance programs for public and private schools Develops programs to help students with limited English proficiency and physically challenged students © 2012, TESCCC

19 Department of Veterans Affairs
Oversees medical care for veterans and families Manages educational programs for veterans © 2012, TESCCC

20 Department of Homeland Security
Charged with protecting the security of America’s borders, shores, land and the safety of its people Newest department created in 2002 after September 11, 2001 © 2012, TESCCC

21 Other Cabinet Rank Members
The Vice President Head of the Office of Management and Budget Head of the Environmental Protection Agency White House Chief of Staff United States Trade Representative Head of the Office of Nation Drug Control Policy © 2012, TESCCC

22 Steps in the Process of Appointing Members of the Cabinet
Presidential nomination White House review Paperwork financial disclosure FBI investigation Senate confirmation hearings Senate vote (majority needed) © 2012, TESCCC

23 Project Directions: Students will be divided into eight groups. Each group will assigned one of the agencies or departments below. Members of the group will work together to create visuals and/or handouts and will be prepared to “teach” the information to other students in the class. You will be given some in-class time to research your question using your textbook, internet, newspaper etc…. However, you may also need to search the internet for information outside of class. You must include the following information in your presentation: 1) the basic function and work of the agency and 2) ways in which this agency serves the public or public interest. 3) roles and responsibilities of the department. 4) current chairman, Secretary, President etc.…5) date founded. © 2012, TESCCC

24 Group 5: State, Defense, Education
Group 1: NASA, EPA, FDA Group 2: FCC, FEC, USPS Group 3: FBI, CIA, FTC Group 4: FEMA, SSA, NSF Group 5: State, Defense, Education Group 6: Treasury, Justice, Transportation Group 7: Interior, Agriculture, Health and Human Services Group 8: Commerce, Labor, Homeland Security. © 2012, TESCCC

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