THE CABINET Flashcards
1
Q
How big is cabinet
A
15 heads of executive government
Vice president
2
Q
Who does the constitution give full executive power too
A
President
He doesn’t need to listen to cabinet
3
Q
cabinet meeting’s chaired by
A
The president
4
Q
How often does cabinet meet
A
Few times per year
5
Q
Who are cabinet ministers normally
A
Former politicians
Academics
Lobbyists
6
Q
What was obama’s cabinet like
A
Met 3.5 times er year
Used to brief members about significant upcoming events
7
Q
What are policy CZARS
A
Responsible for a specific area of policy, often covered by a cabinet member
Greater access to president than cabinet officers
In cabinet themselves
