| Department |
Brief Description |
Secretary |
| 1. Department
of Agriculture |
Supports the production of Agricuture for all Americans |
Ann Veneman |
| 2. Department
of Commerce |
Deals with issues concerning international trade, economic
growth and technological advances. |
Don Evans |
| 3. Department
of Defense |
Responsible for matters related to the nation's armed
forces. |
Donald Rumsfeld |
| 4. Department
of Education |
Ensures that all Americans receive equal access to Educational
opportunities |
Rod Paige |
| 5. Department
of Energy |
Responsible for the research and development of energy
use and technology for our nation. |
Spencer Abraham |
| 6. Department
of Health & Human Services |
A primary responsibility is the administration of Social
Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs |
Tommy Thompson |
| 7. Department
of Housing and Urban Development |
Manages programs which assists with community development
and the provision of affordable housing for all Americans. |
Mel Martinez |
| 8. Department
of Interior |
Protects the nations environment and develops our natural
resources. |
Gale Norton |
| 9. Department
of Justice |
Assists US Government with legal issues. The Attorney
General is the chief law officer and head of the department. |
John Ashcroft |
| 10. Department
of Labor |
Assists Americans with obtaining jobs, promoting improved
working conditions and supporting better labor-management relationships |
Elaine Chao |
| 11. Department
of State |
Advises the President on matters of foreign policy. |
Colin Powell |
| 12. Department
of Transportation |
Concerned with the providing safe and efficient transportation
systems and policies for these systems. |
Norman Mineta |
| 13. Department
of Treasury |
Concerned with the monetary and fiscal policies of our
nation. |
Paul O'Neill |
| 14. Department
of Veteran Affairs |
Provides benefits and services for veterans
and their families. |
Anthony Principi |
