Federal Cabinet Flashcards
Secretary of State
The chief diplomat of the United States and the President’s primary advisor on foreign policy.
Antony Blinken
Department of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Responsible for economic and financial matters, including taxes, financial regulation, and international trade.
Janet Yellen
Department of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Responsible for overseeing the country’s military and national security policies.
Lloyd Austin
Department of Defense
Attorney General
The chief law enforcement officer of the United States and the head of the Department of Justice.
Merrick Garland
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Interior
Responsible for the management and conservation of federal lands and natural resources, as well as Native American affairs.
Deb Haaland
Department of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Responsible for developing and executing policies related to farming, food, and rural development.
Tom Vilsack
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Responsible for promoting economic growth and job creation, as well as overseeing the country’s census and patent systems.
Gina Raimondo
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Responsible for promoting the welfare of American workers, enforcing labor laws, and administering job training programs.
Marty Walsh
Department of Labor
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Responsible for overseeing public health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, and promoting medical research.
Xavier Becerra
Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Responsible for developing policies related to housing and urban development, including affordable housing and community development programs.
Marcia Fudge
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Responsible for developing and implementing transportation policies and overseeing federal transportation agencies.
Pete Buttigieg
Department of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Responsible for overseeing the country’s energy policies, including nuclear energy and renewable energy programs.
Jennifer Granholm
Department of Energy
Secretary of Education
Responsible for developing and implementing education policies and overseeing federal education programs.
Miguel Cardona
Department of Education
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Responsible for administering programs and benefits for veterans, including health care and education.
Denis McDonough
Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security
Responsible for overseeing the country’s security and protecting against terrorism and other threats.
Alejandro Mayorkas
Department of Homeland Security
Chief of Staff
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the White House and serving as the President’s top advisor on a wide range of issues, including politics, policy, and strategy.
Jeff Zients
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The OMB plays a critical role in shaping federal policy and ensuring that government programs are run efficiently and effectively.
Shalanda Young
Director of National Intelligence
The DNI is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, FBI, and other agencies. The DNI also manages the National Intelligence Program budget and is responsible for ensuring that intelligence agencies work together to provide accurate and timely intelligence to support national security decisions.
Avril Haines
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Responsible for overseeing the agency’s programs, regulations, and policies related to air and water quality, hazardous waste, and other environmental issues.
Michael Regan
Trade Representative
Plays a critical role in promoting U.S. trade interests and ensuring that U.S. businesses and workers have access to fair and open global markets.
Katherine Tai
Ambassador to United Nations
Plays a critical role in representing US interests and promoting US foreign policy objectives within the UN system and in the global community more broadly.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors
Plays a critical role in shaping US economic policy and advising the President on economic issues that affect the well-being of American households, businesses, and the overall economy.
Cecilia Rouse
Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Develops policies, programs, and initiatives to support small businesses, including access to capital, counseling, training, and government contracting opportunities.
Isabel Guzman
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Plays a critical role in promoting the development and use of science and technology to advance the nation’s interests and address important challenges facing the United States and the world.
Arati Prabhakar
