The Presidents Cabinet

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President Obamas Cabinet:

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Can you name this member of President Obamas Cabinet?

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Hillary Rodham Clinton: Secretary of

How about this one

Eric Holder: United States Attorney General

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What about her?

Janet Napolitano: Secretary of Homeland Security

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Advice for the Commanderin-Chief

The Presidents cabinet consists of appointed officials. That means theyre chosen by the President and approved by the senate The people in charge of Executive Departments are known as Secretaries. These Secretaries give advice to 1/15/13 the President when making

So what exactly does the Cabinet the constitution do? Article II section 2 of
allows for the president to have a Cabinet: The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the 1/15/13

Executive Departments: 15 is the Magic Number!

Here are ALL of the Executive Departments with representatives in the Presidents Cabinet.

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The Departments of:

1) Defense 2) Health and Human Services 3) Veteran Affairs 4) Transportation 5) Housing and Urban Development 6) State 7) Education 8) Commerce 9) Homeland Security 10) Energy 11) Interior 12) Labor 13) Treasury 14) Agriculture 15) Justice

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So just how important is the Cabinet to the President?

Youre about to find out for yourselves! Get into groups of four. When you have chosen your group, place your desks in a circle. In your group, select one person to be President, another one to be the Secretary of Agriculture, another to be Secretary of State, and one person to be the Secretary of Education. Further directions will be given once each person has been 1/15/13

Question 1:
Presidents, there have been numerous attempts by individuals and groups of people to harm the United States. This poses a threat to our Nations National Security. What can you tell us about what was found on a Flight leaving from Los Angeles to London?

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Question 2:
Presidents, with the price of college rising every year, what is happening with the distribution of Pell Grants? Have there been any changes made to the program?

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Question 3:
Presidents, with the conflict in Turkey with the attacks by Kurdish Rebels, what damage as already been sustained to Turkey and how many deaths have occurred as a result of the rebels.

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Question 4:
Presidents, what can you tell us about the recent meat recalls? What caused the recalls and what companies were involved?

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Question 5:
Presidents, with the resent devastation of Hurricane Sandy brought to areas in the north east, are there any exceptions in applying for the Race to the Top Federal Education Program?

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Question 6:
Speaking of Hurricane Sandy, Presidents, it appears a strong snow storm is about to hit the areas that were heavily impacted by the Hurricane. What is the current condition in places such as New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and what should people do in the event of a snow storm?
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Question 7:
Presidents, farmers have been devastated by Superstorm Sandy. What does your administration recommend farmers do to receive aid for the damages theyve experience from the storm? What kind of evidence will farmers need to show to receive monetary aid?
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Question 8:
Again, speaking about Hurricane Sandy, what are the conditions like in Haiti? Has there been any cry for assistance from the Nations Prime Minister?

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