Cabinet positions Flashcards
Secretary of State
Plans and carries out the nation’s foreign policy
Secretary of Treasury
Collects, borrows, spends, and print MONEY
Secretary of Defense
Manages the armed forces
Attorney General
Responsible for Law Enforcement
Secretary of the Interior
Manages and protects nation’s public lands and natural resources
Secretary of Agriculture
Assists farmers and consumers of farm production
Secretary of Commerce
Supervises trade, promotes US business, tourism
Secretary of Labor
Deals with working conditions, wages of US workers
Secretary of Health and Human Service
Works for all well- health of all Americans
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities
Secretary of Transportation
Manages the nation’s highways, railroads, airlines etc.
Secretary of Energy
Directs overall energy plan for the nation
Secretary of Education
Provides advice and funding for schools
Secretary of Veteran Affairs
Directs services for Armed forces veterans
Secretary of Homeland Security
Manages American defenses against terrorist attacks