The 15 Departments in the Executive Branch

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  1. 3. This department is housed in the Pentagon, it containes civilian secretaries of the navy, army, and air force
  2. 4. This department was created by Garfield; who argued that public education was a stepping stone to equality
  3. 8. Manages the nation's money; collects taxes and pays the nation's debt and supervises the coining and printing of money
  4. 10. Responsible for the interests of military veterans
  5. 11. Protects American health and provides human services especially to those who can't help themselves; it includes Medicare/Medicaid.
  6. 12. Determines standards of labor, publishes employment info, and directs public-employment services
  7. 13. Agency responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act and other housing issues.
  8. 15. Controls public lands, maintains public parks, supervises American Indian Reservations, and controls water resources
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  1. 1. Gives the nation security. it includes the secret service; coast guard; customs and border protection
  2. 2. Institutes and coordinates national transportation programs
  3. 5. Supervises trade, promotes U.S. business, and tourism
  4. 6. Carries out foreign affairs and is the keeper of the great seal; and issues passports and visas
  5. 7. Responsible for developing and executing U.S federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and food.
  6. 9. Investigates violations of federal laws, prosecutes cases before courts, administers naturalization laws, and enforces immigration laws
  7. 14. Helps develop the nation's energy policies, promote conservation of energy, and regulate energy resources