The Cabinet

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The Cabinet

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The Constitution does not clearly define the role of the Cabinet in the federal government. However, the Cabinet serves as advisers to the President and heads of executive departments, agencies, and offices within the government.

Answer: B
 The Cabinet typically meets regularly to advise the President on policy matters, but they do not meet as a group during the State of the Union address. Instead, one Cabinet member is designated to not attend the address, in case of a catastrophic event that would require continuity of government.

Answer: C
 The Constitution requires that some Cabinet secretaries are confirmed by the U.S. Senate, while others are not. For example, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense must be confirmed by the Senate, while the White House Chief of Staff and the National Security Adviser are not subject to Senate confirmation.

Answer: D
 The Cabinet has a responsibility to Congress to provide information and answer questions about their departments or agencies when requested. This is known as congressional oversight, and it is a critical part of the system of checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches of government.