should loretta lynch be confirmed as the attorney general of the united states?
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The CabinetNot mentioned in
the Constitution.Members picked by
President, approved by Senate.
Consists of Secretaries (except Attorney General).
Have advisory and administrative duties.
Has expanded over time.
The Cabinet DepartmentsCan you explain the historical significance of when they were created?
State(1789)
Treasury(1789)
Defense(1789, but renamed in
1947)
Justice(1870)
Interior(1849)
Agriculture
(1862)
Commerce
(1903)
Labor(1913)
Health and Human Services(1953)
Housing and Urban
Development(1965)
Transportation
(1966)
Energy(1977)
Education
(1979)
Veteran Affairs(1988)
Homeland Security(2005)
Match the Department with its function1. Negotiates with foreign
nations.2. Regulates national
parks in the U.S.3. Can use the FBI to
enforce the laws of the U.S.
4. Creates safety standards for factories.
5. Enforces regulations of television advertisements.
6. Oversees the inspection of hospitals.
7. Coordinate Memorial Day celebrations.
8. Promotes the development of battery powered vehicles.
9. Oversees the budget of the Coast Guard.
10. Handles the investment of federal monies.
Commerce Dept.
State Dept.
Justice Dept.
Interior Dept.
Labor Dept.
Defense Dept.
Veteran Affairs Dept.
Health and Human Services Dept.
Treasury Dept.
Transportation Dept.
What does the President look for in a Department Secretary?The appointee must
be qualified for the job (Senate approval).
Another goal is to make the Cabinet “look like America.” What does that mean?
Does President Obama’s cabinet “look like America?”
The President’s Cabinet
Secretary of State – John Kerry Secretary of Defense – Ashton Clark
Secretary of Treasury – Jack Lew Attorney General – Eric Holder *has resigned
Secretary of the Interior – Sally Jewell
Secretary of Agriculture – Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Commerce – Penny Pritzker
Secretary of Labor – Thomas Perez
Secretary of Health and Human Services – Sylvia Mathews Burwell
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development – Julian Castro
Secretary of Transportation – Anthony Foxx
Secretary of Energy – Ernest Moniz
Secretary of Education – Arne Duncan
Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs – Robert McDonald
Secretary of Homeland Security – Jeh Johnson
So who would the President call?The North Koreans have done it, they have developed a nuclear
warhead. The world community seems determined to try economic sanctions before taking military action, but the U.S. military still needs to be on alert.
At our current rate of deforestation, environmentalist report, the we will “wipe out” the required amount of forests to supply the world with an adequate oxygen supply by the year 2075. Something must be done now to save the world for future generations.
Studies show that drug use among teens has increased 50% in the past year. During the same time period, illegal drug shipments from Columbia to the U.S. has tripled.
The Madoffs are at it again, Bernie’s cousin, Itokyrmonean Madoff, has reportedly scammed investors to the tune of $100 billion. Something must be done to protect investors and end Wall Street fraud.