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What departments did congress create to do the work of the executive branch of the national government what responsibilities did each of these departments have?
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∙ 6y ago
Several executive departments were created by Congress including Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. Others were Attorney General and Secretary of War.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey made 3 departments. 1. State Department with Thomas Jefferson. 2. War Department with Henry Knox. And 3. Treasury Department with Alexander Hamilton.
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