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Presidential Cabinet Assignment

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11 questions
Fill in the blanks on the questions below. Use the link provided: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/cabinet-members/
2
The first President: _______
The first Vice President: _______
4
Washington's first Cabinet members:

Secretary of State:_______

Secretary of Treasurey:_______

Secretary of War: _______

Attorney General: _______
1

Who did the Senate approve unanimously of Washington's Cabinet?

1

The group came to be known as the cabinet from a reference by which person?

2
The cabinet was often filled with tension particulary between _______ and _______.
Fill in the blanks for the questions below regarding the current President's cabinet. Use this link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet/
2
2021 President: _______

2021 Vice President: _______
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Secretary of State:_______

Secretary of Treasury:_______

Secretary of Defense:_______

Attorney General: _______
1

How many executive departments are there?

1
Secretary of Education: _______
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Use this link: https://www.ushistory.org/gov/11b.asp

In 1947, President _______ changed the position of _______ to the _______.
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Use this link: https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/three-branches/presidents-cabinet

Match the departments with their description.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
enforces the laws and safety regulations pertaining to railroads, busses, ships and airplanes.
Secretary of State
assists and protects the working people of the nation.
Secretary of Treasury
protects and improves the natural resources of the nation's national parks and forests.
Secretary of Defense
sees that the nation is protected against its enemies and which works closely with all branches of the armed forces.
Attorney General
works on problems about energy and fuels such as coal, oil, gas, and atomic energy.
Secretary of Interior
assists the businesses of the nation, sets trade policies, and enforces rules for moving materials across the country and around the world.
Secretary of Agriculture
handles welfare, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security payments and issues.
Secretary of Health and Human
specializes in issues related to building homes for lower income Americans and planning for better communities.
Secretary of Labor
In charge of the fiscal (money) responsibilities of the government, the Secret Service, and the collection of taxes.
Secretary of Commerce
Works with foreign countries, decides on travel to countries, and protects U.S. citizens abroad.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
focuses on the safety and regulation of food production and works with farmers throughout the country.
Secretary of Transportation
provides services and advice to men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Secretary of Energy
works with schools throughout the country to provide money and grants for educational programs and services.
Secretary of Education
He/she sees that the laws are enforced and that the people receive justice. This person may appoint special investigation teams. He/she runs the Justice Department.
Secretary of Veterans Affair