Legal Definitions - cabinet

The Cabinet refers to the group of senior appointed officers in the executive branch of the United States government. These officers are nominated by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate before they can begin their duties.

• Department of State
• Department of the Treasury
• Department of Defense
• Department of Justice
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Labor
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Energy
• Department of Education
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
• Department of Homeland Security

For example, the Secretary of State is a member of the Cabinet and is responsible for advising the President on foreign policy matters. The Secretary of the Treasury is also a member of the Cabinet and is responsible for managing the country's finances.

These examples illustrate how the Cabinet is made up of individuals who are responsible for overseeing specific areas of government. They work closely with the President to develop and implement policies that affect the country as a whole.