1. THE CABINET

2. Cabinet History In 1789, George Washington asked Congress to make 4 specific departments (State, War, Treasury, Attorney General) Today, there are 15 executive departments Must be approved by the Senate These departments make up the “cabinet” Role: advise the president

3. State DepartmentDepartment of the (1789)Treasury (1789) Implementing foreign policy Protect U.S. citizens traveling in other countries Staffs embassies in foreign countries Analyzes issues related to American interests Manages the monetary resources of the U.S. Produces coins and paper money IRS: creates the tax code Borrows money

4. Department of Justice Department of (1870) Commerce (1903) Includes the FBI, U.S. Marshals, DEA Protects industrial and commercial part of the economy Census every 10 years Patents and Trademarks

5. Department of the Interior Department of (1849) Agriculture (1862) Protects public lands and natural resources Oversees mining, national parks, and historic sites Oversees relationship with Native Americans Develops conservation programs Safeguards the nation’s food supply

6. Department of Labor Department of (1913) Defense (1949) Protects American workers Minimum wage Safe working conditions Works with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force) Manages armed forces

7. Health and Human Services Housing and Urban (1979) Development (1965) Manages Medicare and Medicaid programs Food and Drug Administration Equal housing opportunities Mortgage money available

8. Transportation (1966) Energy (1977) Regulates all travel (air, rail, highways, etc.) Plans energy policy and researches and develops energy technology

9. Education (1979)Veterans Affairs (1989) Sets educational policy, provides money Provides hospitals and other programs for veterans and families

10. Homeland Security (2002) Controls the Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Immigration Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency