Presidential Cabinets
What is a presidential cabinet? A Presidential Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of the government, typically representing the executive branch. It is also sometimes called and Executive Council. What does the president's cabinet do? In a nutshell, the president's cabinet advises him and helps him to implement his new policies, etc. . .Let's Meet Barack's Cabinet
Some of the main parts of the cabinet include:
Secretary of State: Hilary Clinton
Department of Treasury: Timothy Geithner
Department of Defense: Dr. Robert M. Gates
Department of Justice: Eric Holder
Department of Agriculture (USDA): Tom Vilsack
Department of Commerce: Gary Locke
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Kathleen Sebelius
Department of Education: Arne Duncan
Questions to think about:
1. In your opinion, who is the most important cabinet member?
2. How would the president's job be affected if he did not have a cabinet?
1. In your opinion, who is the most important cabinet member?
2. How would the president's job be affected if he did not have a cabinet?
The president speaks with his cabinet about some key issues.
How does the Presidents Cabinet relate to class?
We've been talking alot about the executive office and duties of the president.
More links to learn about the Presidential Cabinet:
1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Cabinet
1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Cabinet
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