Cabinet departments.
Definition
The 15 major executive branch agencies, each headed by a Secretary appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Cabinet departments carry out federal policy in areas like defense, education, and homeland security, and their heads serve as the President's chief advisors.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The Department of Defense oversees the U.S. military
- 2 The Department of Education manages federal education policy and student aid programs
- 3 The Department of Homeland Security was created in 2002 after the 9/11 attacks
Key Fact
There are currently 15 cabinet departments; the newest is the Department of Homeland Security (2002).