Cabinet and Executive Branch Flashcard

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The president appoints a ___________ to lead each department.

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Secretary

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The 15 department heads make up the president's ___________.

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Cabinet

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Which department manages relationships with foreign countries? Options: Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of State

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Which department collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation's finances? Options: Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Treasury

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Which department creates strong communities and affordable homes? Options: Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Which department gives services for Americans' health and basic needs? Options: Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Health and Human Services

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Which department manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas?

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Department of Defense

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Which department fights crime and runs the federal court system?

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Department of Justice

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Which department protects against terrorists and other threats to US security? Options: Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, Department of Homeland Security

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Department of Homeland Security

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Which department works with farmers and regulates farm products?

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Department of Agriculture