Lesson 29 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Cabinet and Executive Departments
The Cabinet is a special group of advisors who help the President of the United States make important decisions.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The Cabinet is a special group of advisors who help the President of the United States make important decisions. Each member of the Cabinet leads a specific executive department, such as education or health. These departments have different jobs that help run the country smoothly. For example, the Department of Education works to improve schools and help students learn better.
Key Facts
The Cabinet includes 15 different executive departments.
The Secretary of State is one of the most important Cabinet members.
Cabinet members are chosen by the President and approved by the Senate.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the main job of the Cabinet?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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