Foreign policy and foreign relations are the responsibility of which cabinet member?

A. Attorney General
B. Secretary of State
C. Secretary of the Interior
D. Secretary of Defense
E. Secretary of Commerce


Answer: B. Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is primarily responsible for foreign relations and policy. They advise the president on these areas. The Secretary of State is also the highest ranking cabinet member.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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