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The President’s Cabinet

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Where did the Cabinet come from?

  • The first Congress created 4 positions to help GW run the government.
  • Over 200+ years, it has been expanded to 15 spots.

2002

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How do Cabinet members get their jobs?

  • Appointed by the president...
  • must be approved by the Senate with a simple-majority vote.

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What 2 roles do Cabinet members play?

1) Each runs their own executive department;

2) They also advise the president in their area of expertise.

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Example: Secretary of State Marco Rubio runs the State Department and advises President Trump on foreign policy issues.

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Pass back the copies of the President #2 Study Guide and spend 12 minutes knocking it out.