The U.S. President and the Cabinet: The Executive Branch
The U.S. executive branch is made up of two essential components: the president and the Cabinet he or she selects to represent each of the 15 major departments of U.S. government. The Cabinet is an intimate group that meets at least once a week to discuss the most essential aspects of U.S. policy and government with the president. Members of the executive branch function not only as essential policymakers, but also as direct representatives of the American electorate.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe Role of the U.S. President and Cabinet
The following sites provide historical and contextual background for the executive branch of the U.S. government, including the office of the president, and explain the need for a Cabinet.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you want to learn more about how presidents are elected, visit findingDulcinea’s General Election Web Guide and Election 2008 Web Guide.
- To learn more about the other two branches of American government, read findingDulcinea’s Supreme Court Web Guide and the U.S. Congress Web Guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
Project Vote Smart
outlines the key role of the president, including qualifications, benefits and powers. The recommended external links are also worth visiting.
America.gov
, a Web site maintained by the U.S. Department of State, features articles on the incoming Obama Cabinet. The site also outlines various aspects of government and its regulation, including the Constitution, Federalist system, and state and local governments.
How the U.S. Presidential Cabinet Functions
We hear about the U.S. Cabinet and its decisions every day in the news, and although it is an ... read more »
Presidents and Their Cabinets in History
The sites below provide information on the careers of past presidents and the politicians who ... read more »
President Obama and His Cabinet
Discover who President Obama has selected to represent his Cabinet thus far and what their roles ... read more »
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