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Agriculture: Ensures American's food are safe to ear and regulates farming. |
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Commerce: Regulates trade, banking, economy. Agencies include Census Bureau and Patent and Trademark. |
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Defense: Includes U.S. Armed Forces, protects nations security and headquartered at Pentagon. |
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Education: Responsible for ensuring equal access to a quality education for all. |
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Energy: Regulates energy, ensuring security of power lines; promotes new technology. |
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Health: Keeps Americans healthy. Agencies include Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, and Administration on Aging. |
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Homeland Security: Prevents terrorist attacks in U.S. Created after 9/11. Includes Immigration and Naturalization Service. |
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Housing: Promotes affordable home-ownership and ensures against discrimination in pursuit of that goal. |
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Interior: Protects and nurtures natural resources, national parks and wildlife. Includes Fish and Wildlife Affairs and Bureau of Indian Affairs. |
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Justice: Led by the Attorney General, enforces nations laws and includes FBI, DEA, and Federal Bureau of Prisons. |
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Labor: Enforces labor laws and keeps workers safety and rights protected. |
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State Dept: Charged with diplomacy; its representatives reflect the U.S. as part of the world community. |
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Transportation: establishes the interstate highway system and keeps the U.S. transportation infrastructure safe and functioning. |
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Treasury: Ensures the country's financial and economic stability; collects taxes. |
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Veterans: Provides medical care for wounded; administers benefits to veterans. |