History of Cabinets
How many cabinet positions are there?
15
What does the best department do?
The DOD protects US by detering war, provides humanitarian aid, and conducts research.
What department/agency is the Federal Aviation Administration a part of?
Department of Transportation.
What department/agency assures fair pay?
What does the Department of Agriculture do?
Choose one of 'em
Any one of these is acceptable.
Provides nutritional assistance.
Promotes agricultural exports.
Provides surplus food to 3rd world countries.
Executes policy regarding agriculture
What is the newest cabinet and what does it do?
Homeland security, prevents terrorist attacks, protects our border, etc.
What department/agency handles our Nuclear weapons?
Department of Energy.
Who is the secretary of the DOT?
Pete Butigieg.
Who is the chairman of the Federal Reserve?
How are departments typically different from agencies?
They are typically largers.
List 2 of the 4 original cabinets.
Department of State, Treasury, Justice, Defense
What historical event led to the creation of Homeland Security?
9/11/2001. It was signed into effect by GW.
Daily Double!
Which president created the EPA?
Richard Milhouse Nixon.
What department/agnecy is in charge of raising/lowering interest rates?
The Fed (federal reserve)
What are cabinets organized into?
Bureaus.
Which cabinet head isn't run by a secretary?
DOJ (Garland)
Which agency/department owns the most land in the US?
BLM, Buerau of Land Management.
What Agency/Department was in charge of investigating Gulf War Syndrome?
Veterans affairs.
Who is the secretary of the State Department?
Blinken.
What did monarchies call cabinets up to the 19th century?
Privy Councils
What decade was Veteran Affair's created?
'80s
Can you shoot guns on BLM land?
Yes, as long as you comply with local laws.
What agency did Laura work for?
Foreign Service, a part of the State Department.
What department/agency assists foreign nationals entry to the USA?
State Dept.
What president's cabinet died during the Peacemaker cannon explosion.