Department of State (USA)

Related Roles

Secretary of State| Deputy Secretary of State| Under Secretary of Arms Control and International Security Affairs| Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment| Under Secretary of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

Department of State File:DoS.png Icon of the Department of State Head: Secretary of State Ranks: *Deputy Secretary of State Under Secretary of Arms Control and International Security Affairs Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Under Secretary of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Headquarters: * Department of State building

The Department of State (DoS) is one of the executive departments responsible for the foreign relations and policies of the United States, and is overseen by the Secretary of State. The headquarters is found in the United State Department of State Building.

Function

The Department of State is generally responsible for the relationship between the United States and other countries. Most decisions relative to sanctions and alliance is made in the offices of the Department of State. The Department of State has so much responsibility in the country, therefore placing the Secretary of State as the fifth person in the line of succession.

Positions and Responsibilities

Secretary of State DoS.png Icon of the Secretary of State Released: v1.0 Department: State Requirements: *Select the role in the Role Selection menu Be promoted to the rank while in the department if the incumbent leaves and if you have been in the server the most amount of time Powers: *Pass laws regarding the foreign relations and policies of the United States. Reports To: President Duties: *Pass laws everyday regarding foreign relations and policies of the United States. Chair meetings with department staff Attend cabinet meetings held every day with the President Salary: $80/day

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is the highest ranking executive in the Department of State. The SECSTATE is responsible for overseeing the United States Department of State and communicating any changes or acts within the department to the President of the United States. Majority of their duties consist of reviewing any adjustments to foreign relations, including sanctions.

Deputy Secretary of State

The Deputy Secretary of State is the second highest ranking executive in the Department of State. The DEPSECSTATE is responsible for helping the Secretary in department oversight, and transmitting information from the Under Secretaries to the Secretary. The DEPSECSTATE responds to the Secretary of State.

Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment

The Under Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment is responsible for overseeing any foreign influences on the growth of the American economy, or the impacts on energy and environment accessible to the United States. It reports to the DEPSECSTATE.

Under Secretary of Arms Control and International Security Affairs

The Under Secretary of Arms Control and International Security Affairs is responsible for ensuring that all foreign and domestic individuals are adhering to the rules of partnership with the United States, along with any violations of any global policies. It reports to the DEPSECSTATE.

Under Secretary of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights

The Under Secretary of Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights is responsible for ensuring that American citizens are safe within and outside of American borders. They report any foreign violation of American persons to the DEPSEC, who is responsible for having that information appropriately transmitted to the President of the United States. It reports to the DEPSECSTATE.