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The '''Cabinet''' is a part of the executive branch of [[government]], comprising the head of government or the head of state and his or her top advisors. In [[parliament]]ary systems like the [[United Kingdom]] or [[Canada]], the cabinet is made up of elected [[Members of Parliament]]. In the [[American]] [[president]]ial system, the cabinet is appointed by the President subject to legislative approval.
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{{See also|Trump Cabinet race}}
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The '''Cabinet''' is a part of the executive branch of [[government]], comprising the head of government or the head of state and his or her top advisors. In [[parliament]]ary systems like the [[United Kingdom]] or [[Canada]], the cabinet is made up of elected [[Members of Parliament]]. In the [[American]] [[president]]ial system, the cabinet is appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the [[U.S. Senate]].
  
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== See also ==
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The [[U.S.]] Cabinet is presided over by the President (who is not a member) and has 26 members:
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*the vice president
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*[http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/cabinet.html Current United States Cabinet]
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*15 department heads
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*10 Cabinet-level officials
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All of them, other than the vice president and the [[White House]] [[Chief of Staff]], require confirmation by the [[U.S. Senate]].
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Latest revision as of 04:45, November 7, 2026

See also: Trump Cabinet race

The Cabinet is a part of the executive branch of government, comprising the head of government or the head of state and his or her top advisors. In parliamentary systems like the United Kingdom or Canada, the cabinet is made up of elected Members of Parliament. In the American presidential system, the cabinet is appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

The U.S. Cabinet is presided over by the President (who is not a member) and has 26 members:

  • the vice president
  • 15 department heads
  • 10 Cabinet-level officials

All of them, other than the vice president and the White House Chief of Staff, require confirmation by the U.S. Senate.