1. Cabinet-level departments

2. State Responsible for international relations with other nations

3. Treasury In charge of the nation’s money supply and how it’s spent; also works with banks to facilitate loans and borrowing

4. Defense In charge of the army, navy, coast guard, marines, air force, etc. Protecting US from foreign invasion

5. Justice Monitors law enforcement across the US and is in charge of enforcing the laws created by Congress

6. Interior Responsible for conserving the nation’s lands, parks, and natural resources

7. Agriculture Assists farmers and inspects foods sold across the US

8. Commerce Supervises trade and the exchange of goods and services. Also promotes tourism and business.

9. Labor Enforces laws that protect the rights and safety of workers. Also publishes data to the president on unemployment rate

10. Health/Human Services Works to improve the living and health conditions of Americans In charge of hospitals, medicine, welfare, etc.

11. Housing/Urban Development Works to improve living conditions in citites Assistance with apartment and housing Reduces crime in cities

12. Transportation Manages highways, airways, railroads, subways, sea traffic, etc.

13. Energy Promotes new energy alternatives and regulates the ones already in use: – Oil/gas – Coal – Nuclear – Wind – Solar – Hydroelectric – Etc.

14. Education Monitors actions of schools and provides resources to help students go on past high school

15. Veterans’ Affairs Provides services for people who have served in the armed forces – Healthcare – Pensions – Burial benefits – Etc. Veterans Hospitals

16. Homeland Security Protects the US from attacks within the US Surveillance of airports, public places, govt. buildings, etc. Border control