Chiefs And Secretaries Flashcards
Chief legislator
President is the main architect of public policy.
Chief executive
President is the holder of the executive power.
Chief of state
President is the representative of government
Chief diplomat
President is in charge of foreign policy.
Chief of party
Leader of the president’s political party
Chief citizen
Represents the American people.
Commander in chief
The leader of the armed force.
Chief administrator
The president is in charge of the executive branch
Speaker of the house
The officer of the house based on majority vote.
Speaker of the senate pro tempore
Appointed leader of the house appointed by the speaker
Secretary of state
Appointed by the president to head foreign policy
Secretary of treasury
In charge of US treasury, tax policies, and trust funds
Secretary of defense
In charge of defense policy
Attorney general
Head of the department of justice
Secretary of the interior
Establishes government programs
Secretary of agriculture
Head of the department of agriculture and protected lands.
Secretary of commerce
Head of business and innovation
Secretary of labor
Head of the department of labor
Secretary of health and human services
Head of health and human services and finds health care
Secretary of housing and urban development
Enforce housing laws and operates public housing
Secretary of transportation
Promotes the efficiency of highways, railroads, waterways, and air travel.
Secretary of energy
Head of producing renewable energy and nuclear weapon research
Secretary of education
Administers federal aid and conducts educational research
Secretary of veteran affairs
Head of veteran affairs
Secretary of homeland security
Border and emergency preparedness
