If it were necessary to create a new cabinet-level department today, which of the following has the authority to do that?
A) Congress
B) The president
C) The secretary of state
D) The Executive Office of the President
E) The Supreme Court

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The creation of a new cabinet-level department requires legislation, which means it must be passed by Congress. The president can propose and advocate for the creation of such a department, but only Congress has the authority to enact the necessary legislation.

If It Were Necessary to Create a New Cabinet-Level Department