cabinet
The cabinet refers to the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch. Its officers are nominated by the President and then presented to the United States Senate for confirmation. A simple majority will vote to confirm or reject the nominee. Upon approval, they are sworn in and begin their respective duties.
Department of State
Department of the Treasury
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Transportation
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Department of Homeland Security
[Last reviewed in July of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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