Who makes up the president's cabinet? Is the answer leaders from Congress?
No, the president's cabinet is not made up of leaders from Congress. The president's cabinet primarily consists of the heads of executive departments and key advisors. These individuals are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. As of October 2021, the positions in the president's cabinet include:
1. Secretary of State
2. Secretary of Treasury
3. Secretary of Defense
4. Attorney General
5. Secretary of the Interior
6. Secretary of Agriculture
7. Secretary of Commerce
8. Secretary of Labor
9. Secretary of Health and Human Services
10. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
11. Secretary of Transportation
12. Secretary of Energy
13. Secretary of Education
14. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
15. Secretary of Homeland Security
16. Office of Management and Budget Director
17. U.S. Trade Representative
18. Ambassador to the United Nations
19. Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers
20. Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
21. Administrator of the Small Business Administration
These positions are appointed by the president to advise and assist in carrying out various aspects of the executive branch's responsibilities.