THE ADMINISTRATION * THE CABINET
administration THE ADMINISTRATION
administration_president_obama President Barack Obama
administration_vice_president_biden Vice President Joe Biden
administration_michelle_obama First Lady Michelle Obama
administration_jill_biden Dr. Jill Biden
administration_cabinet The Cabinet
administration_staff White House Staff
administration_eop Executive Office of the President
THE CABINET
The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. Established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments -- the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General.
In order of succession to the Presidency:
Vice President of the United States
Joseph R. Biden
Secretary Janet A. Napolitano
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The following positions have the status of Cabinet-rank:
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