us cabinet
Noun: 1. A body of high-ranking advisors to the President of the United States: The US Cabinet is a group composed of the heads of the federal executive departments (e.g., Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury). Its primary role is to advise the President on matters related to their respective departments. It is a traditional institution not explicitly established by the US Constitution.
The term "US Cabinet" refers specifically to this advisory council. It is typically used with the definite article "the" and is often capitalized when referring to the specific institution. * The President meets with the US Cabinet every week. * A new member was confirmed to join the Cabinet. * Cabinet meetings are held in the White House.
- The decision was made after lengthy discussions in the US Cabinet.
- She is the youngest person ever to serve in a US Cabinet position.
- The Cabinet member presented a report on the nation's economic outlook.
- Kitchen Cabinet: An informal term for a group of unofficial advisors whom a president trusts and consults, often in addition to or instead of the formal Cabinet.
- Cabinet-level: Describing a position or agency whose head is considered to be of similar rank and importance as a Cabinet secretary, sometimes attending Cabinet meetings (e.g., the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency).
- Cabinet (noun): When capitalized and context is clear, it can stand alone to mean the US Cabinet. More generally, "cabinet" can refer to a similar advisory body in other governments or a piece of furniture.
- Cabinet Secretary (noun): A member of the Cabinet; the head of an executive department.
- Cabinet Meeting (noun): A formal gathering of the Cabinet with the President.
- The President's advisors
- The executive council
- The department heads
The "US Cabinet" is a specific political institution. Its function is purely advisory; the President is not constitutionally bound to follow its counsel. Its existence and composition are based on tradition and law, not a direct mandate from the Constitution.
- a board to advise the President; members are the secretaries of executive departments; the United States constitution does not provide for the cabinet