Presidential Cabinet

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Presidential

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History of……

The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself.

One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet (drawn from Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution) is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of their respective offices.

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Appointment to

The President nominates and the Senate must confirm the nominee.

President will usually reward loyal party members and may often select 1 position from the opposition party.

Multiculturalism is often taken into consideration.

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State 1789

Advises President on foreign policy.

Negotiates treaties with foreign countries.

Office of Passport Services.

Thomas Jefferson - 1st

Secretary of State today is Condoleezza Rice.

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Treasury 1789

Produces coins and bills; collects taxes

Enforces alcohol, tobacco and firearms laws.

Borrows money.

IRS and United States Mint.

Alexander Hamilton - 1st

Secretary of Treasury today is Henry Paulson.

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Defense 1947

Provides military forces to deter war and protect the nation’s security.

Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Departments of Navy, Army and Air Force.

Henry Knox – 1st.

Secretary of Defense today is Robert Gates.

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Justice 1789

Prosecutes those accused of violating federal law.

Provides legal advice for President

Represents US in court

FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals.

Edmond Randolph – 1st.

Attorney General today is Alberto Gonzalez.

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Interior 1849

Manages public lands, wildlife refuges, and national parks.

Helps Native Americans manage their affairs.

US Fish and Wildlife Service.

National park Service.

Thomas Ewing - 1st

Secretary of Interior today is Dirk Kempthorne.

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Agriculture 1889

Manages national forests.

Inspects food.