Ameliorate the Cabinet

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to assist the president of the united states congress created 3 executive departments the Department of State to deal with foreign affairs the department of war to handle military matters and the department of treasury to manage finances.

Secretary of War HENRY KNOX  START VIDEO AT 34 SECONDS

Suggested Answer: 
To assist the President of the United States, Congress created three executive departments: the Department of State, to deal with foreign affairs; the Department of War, to handle military matters; and the Department of Treasury, to manage finances.