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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

higher than independent agencies.
higher than the vice president.
lower than executive departments.
lower than administrators and staff.

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Higher than independent agencies.

Explanation: The Cabinet is made up of the heads of the executive departments, which occupy top positions in the federal bureaucracy. Independent agencies sit outside those departments and are not part of the Cabinet, so Cabinet-level officials rank above them in the departmental hierarchy.