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There are 15 departments within the US Executive Branch, headed by 14 Secretaries and the Attorney General. Each of the secretaries is responsible for the operation of his particular department within the government.
(For these functions, see the related question)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoEach Cabinet member manages one of the main departments of the US government. He is responsible for the performance of his department.
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Who apoints cabinet members?
The executive branch is responsible for appointing all cabinet members.
What are the characteristics of cabinet members?
they are responsible, and thoughtful
How is the presidents cabinet selected?
Presidential Cabinet members are appointed by the president with approval of the US Senate.
Do most members of the cabinet come from the presidents political party?
Yes, as a rule.
What US governmental body confirms a presidents nominations for Cabinet members?
senate
Who or what is responsible for leading the executive departments and advising the president?
The Cabinet which is made up of the secretaries of the departments is the answer you are seeking.
What is the body of members who help manage all the departments of the executive branch?
the presidents cabinet
Were most of Kennedy's cabinet members younger than those of other presidents?
TRUE
How the presidents is selected?
Presidential Cabinet members are appointed by the president with approval of the US Senate.
Who makes the appointments to the presidents cabinet?
The President chooses the cabinet members and his selection must be confirmed by the US Senate before they take effect.
Who becomes president if the president and vice presidet die?
The speaker of the house. Then if he or she dies the members of the presidents cabinet in order of when the cabinet position was created.
Who or what is responsible for leading the executive departments and advising the presidents?
The Cabinet which is made up of the secretaries of the departments is the answer you are seeking.
