Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is a senior official of the federal government of the United States of America and the head of the United States Department of State.

The secretary of state is nominated by the president of the United States and is confirmed by the United States Senate. The secretary of state, along with the secretary of the treasury, secretary of defense, and attorney general, is generally regarded as the four most important Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The stated duties of the secretary of state are to supervise the United States foreign service, immigration policy, and administer the Department of State. They must also advise the president on U.S. foreign matters such as the appointment of diplomats and ambassadors. They also advise the president of the dismissal and recall of these individuals. The secretary of state can conduct negotiations, interpret, and terminate treaties relating to foreign policy. They also can participate in international conferences, organizations, and agencies as a representative of the United States. The secretary of state communicates issues relating to U.S. foreign policy to Congress and U.S. citizens. They also provide services to U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad such as providing credentials in the form of passports. Doing this also ensures the protection of U.S. citizens themselves, their property, and interests in foreign countries.