U.S. Government Departments and Their Functions

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• Helps keep Americans healthy

• Regulates food and drug safety

• Provides financial assistance to the poor

• Oversees public transportation systems

Department of Education

• Promotes national education

• Regulates private schools

• Oversees university admissions

• Implements local government policies

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Works to keep our food safe

• Regulates international trade

• Manages national parks

• Oversees public transportation

Department of the Interior (DOI)

• Protects our land, wildlife, and natural resources

• Regulates international trade and commerce

• Oversees public health and safety

• Manages federal law enforcement agencies

Department of the Treasury

• Manages the money for U.S. financial systems

• Regulates the stock market

• Oversees the Federal Reserve

• Implements tax policies

Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Ensures fast and safe transportation

• Regulates air traffic control

• Manages public parks and recreation

• Oversees postal services

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• Prevents Terrorists attacks

• Promotes International Trade

• Manages Natural Disasters

• Oversees Immigration Policies

What is the role of the Department of Defense?

• Provides the military to defend our country

• Oversees the Department of Education

• Manages public health services

• Regulates international trade

Department of Labor

• Ensures strong workforce

• Regulates financial markets

• Oversees public health

• Manages environmental protection

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Helps with national housing

• Regulates international trade

• Oversees public transportation

• Manages federal tax policies