Question

1. the department of homeland security____

handles benefits and social services for people who have served in the armed forces
is the most recently created governmental department
ensures that employers are following labor laws
deals with buying and selling, including trade with foreign countries and granting patents on inventions

Explanation:

The Department of Homeland Security was created in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks. It is the most recently created cabinet - level department among the options given. The Department of Veterans Affairs handles benefits for armed - forces personnel. The Department of Labor ensures labor law compliance. The Department of Commerce deals with trade and patents.

Answer:

is the most recently created governmental department