United States Cabinet (Noun)
Meaning
A board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The President consults with the United States Cabinet on key decisions regarding domestic and foreign policy.
- The United States Cabinet consists of the Vice President and the heads of the 15 executive departments established by Congress.
- The United States Constitution does not explicitly mention or establish the United States Cabinet as part of the executive branch.
- Membership in the United States Cabinet is determined by the President, who chooses the secretaries of the executive departments.
- Each member of the United States Cabinet is responsible for advising the President on matters related to their department.