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-Each cabinet member is responsible for the executive department that they head
-As a group, the cabinet is intended to serve as an advisory body to the president
-The cabinet meets when the president calls it together
-Cabinet meetings are held in the cabinet room of the White House and are usually closed to the public and press
-Some cabinet members have greater influence because their departments are concerned with more prevalent national issues

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-The president has many considerations, such as political, social, and management factors
-Secretaries should have some credible expertise in the policy areas their department will manage
-Appointees should provide geographical balance and racial and gender representation
-Patronage and loyalty are also important
-Cabinet members must be college graduates (common majors are business, industry, law, science, and education)

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-Created in 1789, soon after George Washington's election
-Earliest departments include: Department of State, Department of War, Department of Treasury, and the Attorney General's office
-Washington met regularly with the department heads to discuss policy matters

Today's Cabinet
-The president appoints the secretaries that head the 15 major executive departments
-Each appointee must be approved by the Senate
-The cabinet is made p of the 15 secretaries, the vice president, and several other top officials