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What is the Department of State responsible for?
What does the Department of the Treasury do?
Who is the current secretary of the Department of the Interior?
Ken Salazar
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Study Notes
Cabinet Departments of the United States
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Department of State: Manages foreign policy and international relations for the United States.
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Department of the Treasury: Handles the country's finances, including revenue collection and currency minting.
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Department of the Interior: Manages national parks, Indian territories, and conserves natural resources; led by Secretary Ken Salazar.
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Department of Agriculture: Supports farmers through programs like research, soil conservation, and stabilization of the farming economy.
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Department of Justice: Enforces federal laws, including civil rights legislation; the Attorney General is the chief legal officer.
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Department of Labor: Promotes the welfare of wage earners by improving working conditions and mediating labor disputes.
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Department of Commerce: Facilitates domestic and international trade, manages the census, and oversees the patent office.
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Department of Defense: Ensures national security and oversees the operations of the armed forces.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development: Administers federal programs for affordable housing and urban renewal initiatives.
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Department of Transportation: Oversees national transportation initiatives and programs for improving transportation systems.
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Department of Energy: Develops national energy policies and promotes fuel and electricity conservation.
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Department of Education: Manages federal education programs, including financial aid for educational institutions and students.
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Department of Health and Human Services: Oversees federal programs related to health and welfare, including drug administration and rehabilitation services.
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Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides assistance to veterans, including health benefits, memorial services, and support for recovery from military service.
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Department of Homeland Security: Established in 2002 to safeguard the nation against terrorism, coordinating various agencies like the Secret Service and Border Patrol.
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