The US Cabinet and Comparing with the UK
Explore the functions and significance of the US Cabinet, its advisory role to the President, and how it differs from the UK Cabinet. Learn about the composition, meetings frequency, and roles within the US Cabinet for a comprehensive understanding.
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The US Cabinet The US Cabinet A Level Government & Politics Students should be able to: Identify the function of Cabinet in the US Explore the function of Cabinet in the US Compare and Contrast Cabinet in the US with that in Britain
The US Cabinet The advisory group selected by the President to aid him in making decisions and coordinating the work of the Federal Government. Membership is at the pleasure of the President 15 Heads of Department + Vice President + Director of OMB State Treasury No constitutional requirement Defense Attorney General
Frequency of Meetings Varies between President to President. George W Bush s Meetings Year Frequency 2001 9 Reagan in his first year held 36 Meetings 2002 5 2003 8 2004 6 2005 5 Meeting number tends to decline towards an election year as election demands eat into his time 2006 6 2007 4 2008 5 2009 1
Function of Cabinet For the President Debate Team Spirit Big Picture Consensual See all Departments Information Gathering
Function of Cabinet For the Cabinet Get to know Catch the President Resolve Disputes Increased Standing Contact Points
Comparison to the UK There are significant differences in Cabinet between the United States, namely that Cabinet is far more significant in the UK than it is in the United States. UK US
The US Cabinet The US Cabinet A Level Government & Politics Students should be able to: Identify the function of Cabinet in the US Explore the function of Cabinet in the US Compare and Contrast Cabinet in the US with that in Britain
