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In which year did the Department of Agriculture become an executive cabinet?
1889
When did the Department of Commerce become an independent executive department?
1913
In which year did the department of commerce become an independent executive department?
1913 :)
Why does the President need the services of a cabinet?
The Cabinet is a part of the executive branch of the U.S. federal government consisting of the heads of federal executive departments. The importance is for the president to have a team of people who are there by his side to help make final decisions. As well as congress, the cabinet is there for more security on certain issues the president has to face. The first president of the United States, George Washington, quickly realized the importance of having a cabinet. Among his first acts he persuaded Congress to recognize the Departments of Foreign Affairs (renamed State and given additional powers a few months after its creation), Treasury, and War. The heads of these executive departments would be given the title of "secretary" followed by the name of their department. Although Washington's Cabinet also contained the position of Attorney General, the Attorney General did not become the head of the Justice Department until 1870. I hope that helps a little. The president also needs the cabinet in case He dies, and the VP dies
How does the president get into office?
There are several ways to become part of the executive branch. The big one is to be voted in as president or Vice President. The next one is to be all ready in government and to take a post on the cabinet or become an advisor to the president. Finally, all of the people there need support people to do the footwork. Young men and women can apply to become an aide or intern to the west wing and that is done through their senator.
