What are the 14 departments of the government?
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What are the 14 departments of the government?
In order of succession to the Presidency:
- Vice President of the United States. Joseph R.
- Department of State. Secretary John Kerry.
- Department of the Treasury. Secretary Jack Lew.
- Department of Defense.
- Department of Justice.
- Department of the Interior.
- Department of Labor.
- Department of Health and Human Services.
How many secretaries does the US government have?
15
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet includes Vice President Kamala Harris and the heads of the 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and …
Who are the top officials in the US government?
Details as of March 23, 2022
- President of the United States (Joe Biden)
- Vice President of the United States (Kamala Harris)
- Governor of a state – when in own state.
- Speaker of the House of Representatives (Nancy Pelosi)
- Chief Justice of the United States (John Roberts)
Who is the head of all the departments?
The heads of the executive departments receive the title of Secretary of their respective department, except for the Attorney General who is head of the Justice Department (and the Postmaster General who until 1971 was head of the Post Office Department).
Who is the president’s closest advisor?
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President’s closest confidants.
Is Commander-in-Chief the highest rank?
Commander-in-Chief was the highest rank in a military. The title was usually reserved for the Head of State of a government. During the Clone Wars, the Supreme Chancellor held the position. The position was originally held by the Minister of Defense.
What is the order of rank in the US government?
Current order of succession
| No. | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice President | Democratic |
| 2 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Democratic |
| 3 | President pro tempore of the Senate | Democratic |
| 4 | Secretary of State | Democratic |
Who is not the head of a department?
All the members of the Cabinet take the title Secretary, excepting the head of the Justice Department, who is styled Attorney General.
Which executive department is the newest?
Departments
| Department | Creation | Order of succession |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1979 | 13 |
| Veterans Affairs | 1989 | 14 |
| Homeland Security | 2002 | 15 |
| Total budget (fiscal year 2007): |