The cabinet position established by an act of Congress is the Secretary of War. The position was created by the Continental Congress in 1781, and later formalized by the U.S. Congress as part of the War Department. The other positions listed (Attorney General and Secretary of State) were also established, but the Secretary of War is specifically tied to an act of Congress concerning military affairs. The Speaker of the House is a position established by the Constitution.
Which cabinet position was established by an act of Congress?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of War
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