The ________ is the informal designation for the heads of the major federal government departments.
A) White House staff
B) committee of staff
C) Presidential Advisory Committee
D) Cabinet
E) Executive Office of the President

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The Cabinet is a group of senior officials appointed by the President to oversee the major functions of the executive branch of the federal government. It consists of the heads of the major federal government departments, such as the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Treasury. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the Cabinet.

The ________ Is the Informal Designation for the Heads of the Major