The document discusses the executive departments of the United States government. It outlines that there are 15 cabinet-level executive departments, each headed by a secretary, that are responsible for carrying out federal policies and programs. The key executive departments mentioned include the Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Interior.

1. The Executive Departments Chapter 15 Section 3

2. The Executive Branch The President Executive Office of the President Executive Departments Independent Agencies

4. The Executive Departments 15 Cabinet Departments Each headed by a secretary (except DOJ headed by Attorney General) Appointed by President, confirmed by the Senate Department of State Represents US abroad, negotiates with foreign leaders Department of Treasury Produces coins, bills Collects taxes, manages public debt

5. Executive Departments (Cont.) Department of Defense Provides military forces Department of Justice Prosecutes violators of federal law Represents US in court Department of Interior Manages public lands (national parks) Helps Native Americans manage land

6. Executive Departments (Cont.) Departments of Agriculture Manages National Forests Assists farmers, inspects food Department of Commerce Conducts census Grants patents, registers trademarks, promotes trade Department of Labor Enforces minimum wage Administers unemployment programs, job training

7. Executive Departments (Cont.) Dept. of Health and Human Services Funds health care research Enforces pure food laws, administers medicare Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Operates home financing and public housing programs Enforces fair housing laws

8. Executive Departments (Cont.) Department of Transportation Promotes and regulates highways, mass transit, railroads, air travel Department of Energy Promotes production of renewable energy, fossil fuels, and nuclear energy Department of Education Administers federal aid to schools Conducts educational research

9. Executive Departments (Cont.) Department of Veterans Affairs Administers benefits to veterans of armed forces Oversees military cemeteries Department of Homeland Security Emergency preparedness and response Information analysis and infrastructure protection