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Executive departments and independent agencies

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The executive branch of the United States government includes fifteen executive

departments,

which employ thousands of federal employees to enforce federal laws in the United States. High-ranking members of the executive departments are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

Read about the following eight executive departments. Then answer the question below.

Department of
Defense:
provides for national defense and oversees the military
Department of
Justice:
enforces and administers federal laws, operates federal prisons, and advises the president on legal matters
Department of
State:
conducts foreign affairs and manages diplomatic relations
Department of the
Treasury:
manages the nation's finances, including taxation, banking, revenue, and currency
Department of
Commerce:
promotes economic growth and trade, supports technological advancement, and collects data through the U.S. census
Department of
Education:
oversees federal education policies and programs and provides aid to schools and students
Department of Health and Human
Services:
protects public health, provides essential human services including health insurance programs, and funds health research
Department of
Transportation:
manages federal infrastructure, including highways, airports, waterways, and railroads

The United States Marshals Service is the enforcement arm of the U.S. federal court system. Which department includes the United States Marshals Service?

Department of State

Department of Education

Department of Justice

Department of Transportation

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