The Cabinet

The ritual of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. recognized in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet's position is to advise the President on any subject he may need relating to the duties of each member's individual office.




The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General.