Who heads State Department?
Antony Blinken
| United States Secretary of State | |
|---|---|
| Flag of the Secretary of State | |
| Incumbent Antony Blinken since January 26, 2021 | |
| United States Department of State | |
| Style | Mr. Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
Who is the current Secretary State?
Shirley N. Weber
About Secretary Shirley N. Weber was sworn in as California Secretary of State on January 29, 2021.
Who was the second Secretary of State?
Edmund Randolph
Secretaries of state
| N° | Secretary | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Took office | |
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) | March 22, 1790 |
| 2 | Edmund Randolph (1753–1813) | December 31, 1793 |
| 3 | Timothy Pickering (1745–1829) | August 20, 1795 |
How many departments are in the State Department?
29 domestic
Through its 29 domestic offices, DSS investigates violations of the law involving U.S. passports and visas and protects the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Who makes up the State Department?
United States Department of State
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | $52.505 billion (FY 2020) |
| Agency executives | Antony Blinken, Secretary Wendy Sherman, Deputy Secretary Brian P. McKeon, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources |
| Website | state.gov |
Who was the last Secretary of State for India?
| Secretary of State for India | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2 August 1858 |
| First holder | Lord Stanley |
| Final holder | The 5th Earl of Listowel |
| Abolished | 14 August 1947 |
Who are members of the State Department?
What are the branches of the State Department?
Bureaus and Offices
- Secretary of State (S)
- Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security (T)
- Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J)
- Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment (E)
- Under Secretary for Management (M)
- Under Secretary for Political Affairs (P)
How many departments of State are there?
The executive departments are the administrative arms of the president of the United States. There are currently 15 executive departments. Each department is headed by a “secretary” of their respective department, with the exception of the Department of Justice, whose head is known as the “attorney general”.
What are the different types of government ministers?
What are the different types of minister? The most senior government ministers, except the prime minister, are secretaries of state.
What is the difference between a ministry and a department?
Governments may have differing numbers and types of ministries and departments. In some countries, these terms may be used with specific meanings: for example, an office may be a subdivision of a department or ministry. The federal Government of Canada uses the term department to refer to its first-level executive bodies.
Who are the new ministers of State at the federal government?
Simon Harris (FG) will be Minister for Higher Education, Innovation and Research. Dara Calleary (FF) is Government Chief Whip and Minister of State attending Cabinet. Paul Gallagher is Attorney General.
Who is the Minister of State at the Taoiseach?
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip; the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media with special responsibility for Gaeltacht and Sport; and the Department of Defence: Jack Chambers