Guest Blogger: Tricia DeWeerdt

On Friday, due to Mr. Decker's unfortunate absence, we spent the entire class learning about different parts of the Executive Department through various skits and songs. The Agriculture rap/song taught us that the Agriculture Department will ensure that everyone in the United States has an abundant and safe food supply to the best of their abilities. The Justice Department's rap/song gave us three general ideas of how the Justice Department is involved in federal law enforcement, the supervising of federal ocurts, and prison rule. Labor entertained us through various mini skits that came to the basic message that they make sure laborers are treated fairly by their employers and not taken advantage of. Energy brought in three super heros to show that they want everyone in the United States to have enough energy but that it is also as efficient as possible. Finally, Homeland Security rounded out the day with a skit informing us that we are protected from terrorist attacks and will receive help during national disasters. All of these were fun and informative and really lent insight into how the Presidential Cabinet functions and how they help to make sure various areas that the government deals with has help and ensures that it runs as smoothly as possible. It seems impossible to imagine a President not having so many advisors around who specialize in various areas. George Washington was extemely intelligent in beginning this trend and it's good to know that all subsequent president's also viewed this group of advisors as imperative.