Departments of the President's Cabinet
What is the role of the Department of State (est 1789)?
Carries out foreign policy. Supervises ambassadors and other US diplomats. Represents the US at the UN.
What does the Department of Treasury (est 1789) do?
Collects federal taxes through the IRS. Prints money and postage stamps; makes coins.
What is the role of the Department of Defense (est 1789, reorganized in 1947)?
Maintains the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. Conducts research on military weapons. Builds and maintains military bases.