Departments
Oversees the nation’s legal affairs, police, and prison system, Administers explosive and firearm laws, Regulates the production and distribution of alcohol and tobacco, FBI, DEA, ATF, Federal Bureau
Department of Justice
Power to issue executive orders
Ordinance power
Sets U.S. foreign policy, ex, negotiate treaties
Chief diplomat
Motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America“, Manages federal Medicare and Medicaid programs, Ex. CDC, FDA, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Health & Human Services
Power to veto or pocket veto
Legislative powers
Recommends legislation, vetoing or signing bills into laws
Chief legislature
Oversees America’s nuclear program, Sets energy policy, Researches and develops energy technology, directs research in human genome project
Department of Energy
Power to appoint non-elected officials (senate approves appointment)
Appointment power
Ceremonial duties, celebrating holidays, throwing out the first pitch
Chief of state
Protects the public lands and natural resources throughout the U.S., Oversees relationships with Native Americans, Ex. National Parks, Bureau of indian affairs, USGS, etc
Department of Interior
Power to pardon and amnesty
Judicial powers
Meets with economic advisors and business leaders to discuss economic issues
Chief guardian of the economy
Charged with anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, & disaster prevention and management, Newest department created in 2002 after 9/11 attacks, Ex. FEMA, TSA, ICE, etc
Department of Homeland Security
Helps members of their party get elected
Party chief