Cabinet Departments

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Across
  1. 2. manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure and administers the country's energy policy.
  2. 8. works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural and manmade disasters, antiterrorism work, and cybersecurity.
  3. 10. provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.
  4. 11. advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues. It also negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities and represents the United States at the United Nations.
  5. 12. is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.
  6. 13. provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.
  7. 14. enforces federal laws, seeks just punishment for the guilty, and ensures the fair and impartial administration of fair consequences
Down
  1. 1. administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunities for all.
  2. 3. is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages.
  3. 4. works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation’s workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans.
  4. 5. administers federal work laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.
  5. 6. presides over the U.S. Senate and takes over the role of president of the United States if the president is unable to perform their duties.
  6. 7. runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families. It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services of nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.
  7. 9. manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, they are responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts.
  8. 12. manages federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt.