What terms are related to cabinet?

Related terms include: Executive Department, Confirmation. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for cabinet.

Executive Branch

Cabinet

Definition

The group of senior appointed officials who head the executive departments and advise the President.

Related Terms

Executive Department

One of the 15 federal departments headed by a Cabinet secretary (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Education).

Confirmation

The Senate's power to approve or reject presidential nominations, known as advice and consent. Nominations now need only a simple majority, after rule changes in 2013 (most nominations) and 2017 (Supreme Court).

More Executive Branch Terms

Executive Order Executive Department Agency Signing Statement Executive Privilege Clemency

Common Questions

What does "Cabinet" mean?: The group of senior appointed officials who head the executive departments and advise the President.
What terms are related to cabinet?: Related terms include: Executive Department, Confirmation. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for cabinet.