Title: The Executive Branch of US Government
Headings: The Executive Branch of US Government
The Executive Branch of US Government
The President Heads Up the Executive Branch
Fast Facts: The Executive Branch
The Role of the President
The Role of the Vice President
The Roles of the Cabinet Agencies
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Content: With the exception of the vice president, cabinet members are nominated by the President and must be approved by the Senate. The President’s Cabinet departments are: The Department of Agriculture, among other functions, ensures that the food Americans consume is safe and regulates the nation's vast farming infrastructure. The Department of Commerce helps regulate trade, banking and the economy; among its agencies are the Census Bureau and the Patent and Trademark Office. The Department of Defense, which includes the U.S. Armed Forces, protects the nation's security and is headquartered at the Pentagon. The Department of Education is responsible for ensuring equal access to a quality education for all. The Department of Energy keeps the U.S. plugged in, regulating utilities, ensuring the security of power supplies and promoting new technology to conserve energy resources. Health and Human Services help keep Americans healthy; its agencies include the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health and the Administration on Aging.