Presidential Cabinet Positions

During our last session, we learned that President Washington set the precedent for establishing a cabinet

He had a Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of War, Secretary of State and an Attorney General

The cabinet has grown over the years from four to fifteen department leaders

Foreign policy

International relations

Economic policy

Taxes

Coining and printing money

Originally known as the Department of War

military

national defense

The Attorney General runs the Department of Justice

Law enforcement

Prevention and control of crime 

Protect nation’s natural and cultural resources

Native American tribal relations 

Policy relating to farming, food, food safety, hunger and natural resources

Economic development and policy

 Work safety, fair pay, unemployment insurance 

 Health policy, human services, welfare services 

Increasing home ownership, community development, access to affordable housing 

 Oversees America’s transportation system 

Addresses the nation’s energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges 

Education policy

Student loans

Provide services and support to those who have served in the U.S. military

National security, border management, natural disaster support, immigration