Executive Departments

Question 1

Executive Branch

Answer 1

The branch of government that carries out/enforces laws

Question 2

Budget

Answer 2

A plan for making and spending money

Question 3

Allocate

Answer 3

To set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

Question 4

Initiative

Answer 4

The procedure whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters.

Question 5

Proposal

Answer 5

A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others

Question 6

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

Answer 6

The Federal Emergency Management Agency; an agency focused on responding to natural and other disasters

Question 7

CDC

Answer 7

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 8

Cabinet

Answer 8

A group of advisers to the president.

Question 9

Opioid Crisis

Answer 9

Current drug crisis caused by the overprescription of painkillers and heroin that is plaguing the nation.

Question 10

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Answer 10

Gives services for Americans’ health and basic needs

Question 11

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Answer 11

Federal agency responsible for preventing terrorist attacks within the United States, reducing America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimizing the damage and assisting in recovery from attacks that do occur.

Question 12

Department of Interior (DOI)

Answer 12

This department manages and protects the nation’s public lands and natural resources.

Question 13

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer 13

Cabinet department responsible for implementing and enforcing federal laws concerning farming, agriculture and food; responsible for meat inspection and safety. poultry and egg safety, and farmer subsidies

Question 14

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Answer 14

Supervises trade, promotes U.S. business, tourism

Question 15

Department of Defense (DOD)

Answer 15

This department provides the military that defends our country. It includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Question 16

Department of Energy (DOE)

Answer 16

The U.S. organization that advances the energy and economic security of the United States.

Question 17

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Answer 17

A federal cabinet department active in national housing programs. Among its many programs are urban renewal, public housing, model cities, rehabilitation loans, FHA subsidies, fair housing enforcement, and water and sewer grants.

Question 18

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Answer 18

The department within the executive branch of the federal government that is headed by the Attorney General and staffed by U.S. Attorneys.

Question 19

Department of Labor (DOL)

Answer 19

The federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing a large quantity of federal labor laws, including, but not limited to, overtime pay, child labor, wages and hours, workplace health and safety, FMLA, and various other employee rights.

Question 20

Department of State (DOS)

Answer 20

This department is in charge of foreign policy (how the U.S. interacts with other countries).

Question 21

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Answer 21

The federal agency responsible for shaping and administering policies and programs to protect and enhance the safety, adequacy and efficiency of the transportation system.

Question 22

Department of Treasury (TD)

Answer 22

This department collects, borrows, spends, and prints money.

Question 23

Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

Answer 23

Directs services for armed forces veterans