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15 Cards in this Set
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Department of State - Secretary of State
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Responsible for the overall foreign Policy of the United States,
Protects the rights of U.S. citizens traveling in foreign countries Staffs embassies in foreign countries, analyzes data about American interests abroad Speaks for the U.S. in the U.N |
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Department of Treasury
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Manages the monetary resources of the U.S.
• The Bureau of the mint manufactures coin • The Bureau of engraving, produces paper money • Internal Revenue Service • The Bureau of Public Debt |
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Department of the Interior
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Protect public lands and natural resources throughout the nation and to oversee relations with Native Americans
• National Park Service • The Bureau of mines |
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Department of Agriculture
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Created to help farmers improve their incomes and expand their markets, develop conservation plans and provide financial credit to farmers.
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Department of Justice
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Oversees the nation’s legal affairs
• Attorney General • FBI • U.S Marshall’s Service • Drug Enforcement Agency |
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Department of Commerce
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Promotes and protects the industrial and commercial segments of the American Economy.
• The Bureau of Census • The Patent and Trademark Office • National Institute of Standards and technology |
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Department of Labor
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Charged with protecting American workers, it ensures safe working conditions , safeguards minimum wage, and protects pension rights
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Department of Defense
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Protects the nations security and oversees the armed forces
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Directs programs concerned with the health and social service needs of the American People. Manages Medicaid and Medicare
• Public Health Service • FDA |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Created to preserve the nations communities and ensure Americans of equal housing opportunities
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Department of Transportation
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Regulate all aspects of American transportation needs, policy, development , and planning
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Department of Energy
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Plans energy policy and researches and develops energy technology
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Department of Education
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Oversees programs to help students with limited English proficiency as well as programs for physically challenged student.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Administers hospitals as well as educational and other programs to benefit veterans
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Department of Homeland Security
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Controls Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Customs Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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