Question

Which statements are accurate descriptions of the cabinet? Check all that apply

The cabinet is chosen by Congress without the president’s approval.
The president can meet with the cabinet to get its advice on policy changes.
The cabinet is composed of members of Congress approved by the president.
The cabinet members lead executive departments that do the work of the executive branch.
The president can eliminate a cabinet department if the need arises.

Answer 1

Accurate statements: 2 and 4.

Brief reasons:
- 2 is correct — the president may meet with the cabinet to get their advice on policy.
- 4 is correct — cabinet members head executive departments that carry out the work of the executive branch.

Why the others are wrong:
- 1 is wrong — cabinet members are nominated by the president and (in practice) confirmed by the Senate, not chosen by Congress without the president.
- 3 is wrong — cabinet members are not members of Congress; if a member of Congress is appointed they must resign to join the cabinet.
- 5 is wrong — abolishing or creating executive departments requires an act of Congress, not unilateral presidential action.