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The first members of the President's cabinet were: Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson ------- Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton ------- Secretary of War: Henry Knox ------- Attorney General: Edmund Randolph ------- Postmaster General: I Don't Know... Sorry
President appoints them
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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
Were most of Kennedy's cabinet members younger than those of other presidents?
TRUE
What is the body of members who help manage all the departments of the executive branch?
the presidents cabinet
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.
What is the length of a term in the presidents cabinet?
They serve at the pleasure of the President. He can dismiss them at any time. Cabinet members do not have term limits
What Constitutional principal would not exist if members of congress could serve in the presidents cabinet?
The separation of powers.
What are the Members of the Presidents Cabinet subjected to after being appointed to the President?
The President's nominations for cabinet posts are vetted by the US Senate which has the power to reject them if they wish.
Why does conflict exists in a presidents cabinet?
This is a leading question -- I have not read anything about conflicts in the President's cabinet. In past years, cabinet members have had disagreements for various reasons. Cabinets members used to meet more often so there was more opportunity for personality conflicts.
