In the United States, the President appoints cabinet members. These appointments require confirmation by the Senate, which reviews the qualifications of the nominees. Cabinet members typically lead federal departments and advise the President on various policy areas.
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No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
Cabinet members are appointed by the President; with Senate approval.
He appointed the first African American cabinet member.
Barack Obama
Cabinet members are appointed by the president, but must be approved by the Senate. Many are politicians who supported the President.
Cabinet members are appointed by the president, but must be approved by the Senate. Many are politicians who supported the President.
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Vice President
In the United Kingdom, a cabinet minister is a member of the executive branch of a government who has been appointed to the cabinet, the group of leading policymakers of governmental departments who report to the prime minister.