Define the term Represent as it applies to members of Congress.

• To mirror the interests and views of constituents in the legislative process

• To enforce federal laws created by Congress

• To interpret the Constitution for the public

• To manage the day-to-day operations of the executive branch

Define the Speaker of the House.

• The presiding officer of the House of Representatives

• The leader of the majority party in the House

• The person responsible for maintaining order during debates

• The individual who represents the House in the Senate

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Sec. of Health & Human Services

Gives services for Americans’ health and ________ ________. Choose the best completion from the word bank.

• Basic Needs

• Trade

• Money

• Countries

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Secretary of Defense

Manages the ________ forces and conducts wars overseas.

• Armed

• Trade

• Money

• Farmers

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Secretary of State:

Manages our relationship with foreign ________.

• Countries

• Farmers

• Money

• Trade

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Secretary of Commerce :

Supervises ________ and promotes U.S. businesses.

• Trade

• Basic Needs

• Farmers

• Armed

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Secretary of Treasury :

Collects taxes, prints ________, deals with the nation’s finances.

• Money

• Trade

• Countries

• Basic Needs

Use the word bank: Countries; Armed; Farmers; Money; Trade; Basic Needs.

Secretary of Agriculture :

Works with ________ and regulates farm products.

• Farmers

• Armed

• Countries

• Money

Who said that? Identify which secretary might give the following advice or information: “We saw a decrease in highway deaths this year.” Select the cabinet post most directly responsible.

• Secretary of Transportation

• Secretary of Commerce

• Secretary of Interior

• Secretary of State

Who said that? Identify which secretary might give the following advice or information:

“We need to combat the destructive corn earworm.”

• Secretary of Agriculture

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Labor

• Secretary of Education