What does the Dept of Commerce do?

What does the Dept of Commerce do?

• A. Promote and expand big business in America and encourage trade on a global scale
• B. Set national education standards
• C. Administer public health programs
• D. Manage federal judicial appointments

Answer: (A)

The Department of Commerce exists to grow the economy by helping American businesses start, expand, and compete, and by promoting U.S. goods and services in international markets. It also provides important economic data and supports export development, all aimed at boosting commerce both at home and abroad. This role stands in contrast to the other functions listed: education standards are set by the Department of Education, public health programs are run by Health and Human Services, and federal judicial appointments involve the judiciary and the presidential nomination/Senate confirmation process.

The Department of Commerce exists to grow the economy by helping American businesses start, expand, and compete, and by promoting U.S. goods and services in international markets. It also provides important economic data and supports export development, all aimed at boosting commerce both at home and abroad. This role stands in contrast to the other functions listed: education standards are set by the Department of Education, public health programs are run by Health and Human Services, and federal judicial appointments involve the judiciary and the presidential nomination/Senate confirmation process.