The Cabinet
The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself.
Established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is
to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of
each member's respective office.
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments
— the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health
and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior,
Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney
General.
