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Pick 5 from the list below (they are all Departments within the Executive branch)
- Department of State
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Justice
- Department of the Treasury
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Labor
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Energy
- Department of Education
The FIRST cabinet (of President George Washington) only had 5 departments:
- Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson (which became the Department of State)
- Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton (which became the Department of Treasury)
- Secretary of War Henry Knox (Essentially this was the first Department of Defense)
- Attorney General Edmund Randolph (Department of Justice)
- Postmaster General Samuel Osgood (Post Office Department - no longer exists as a department since the Post Office became the independent government agency "US Postal Service)
What else can I help you with?
Who is the federal executive?
The head of the federal executive branch is the president of the United States, and the branch includes many departments and agencies. The Executive Office of the President, the controlling party of the federal executive branch, includes the president, first lady, vice president, and the second lady.
What were the first executive departments of federal government?
Dept. of state 1781, dept. of treasury 1789, and the dept. of justice 1789, followed by interior 1849, agriculture 1862, labor 1884
Who served the three executive departments?
The three original executive departments in the U.S. government—State, Treasury, and War (now Defense)—were led by key figures appointed by President George Washington. Thomas Jefferson served as the first Secretary of State, Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, and Henry Knox was the first Secretary of War. These leaders played crucial roles in shaping the early policies and functions of the federal government.
Which four executive departments were established after the Revolution?
The first four executive departments were the Departments of State, War, Treasury and the Attorney General.
Which position did Washington appoint in addition to the heads of the departments of the executive branch?
In addition to the heads of the departments of the executive branch, President George Washington appointed a Chief Justice to lead the Supreme Court. This position was crucial in establishing the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government. Washington's appointment of John Jay as the first Chief Justice helped set important precedents for the federal judiciary.
What branch of the federal government is the postal service under?
The branch of federal government the postal service is under is the Executive Branch. A post office was first created in 1792 made by Benjamin Franklin.
What executive branch departments was established first?
One direction<3
What is the purpose of the executive department?
The First Congress created departments in the executive branch for different areas of national policy.
What were the first five departments of the federal government?
Depertment of State, Department of Treasury, Department of War, Office of Aternery Gerneral, and Office of Postmaster Gerneral
Who created the Executive Branch?
The first three departments of the executive branch (State, Treasury, and War) were created by the First Congress during the Presidency of George Washington. There are currently 15 cabinet departments.
What is Ron Paul's position on the economy?
Ron Paul believes that the federal government should have minimal involvement in the economy. He supports free markets and low taxes. This means that he would like to cut government spending (first defense/overseas spending, then executive departments, then domestic spending) and repeal the income tax. He also strongly opposes the central-planning Federal Reserve. He believes that the FED should be abolished.
Are all 3 branches of the federal government in the first 3 articles of constitution?
Yes, but no. It does not detail nor discuss the Bureaucracy which is an extension of the Executive. The Bureaucracy is responsible for the execution of most federal laws.
