Question

the cabinet
use pages 34 and 35 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
choose the answer
circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. the irs is part of the (department of the treasury, department of justice).
2. president washington had (fifteen, four) cabinet members to advise him.
3. the (cabinet, electoral college) is a group of people that helps the president make decisions.
4. cabinet department leaders have (two, four) major jobs.
5. the presidents choices for cabinet department leaders must be approved by the (house of representatives, senate).

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write true or false in the blank.

1. today, there are four cabinet departments.
2. besides the attorney general, the leaders of the cabinet departments are called secretaries.
3. the vice president is not included in cabinet meetings.
4. cabinet departments are divided into smaller departments, like the irs.
5. the attorney general is the head of the department of justice.

Explanation:

1. The IRS is part of the Department of the Treasury.
2. President Washington had four Cabinet members to advise him.
3. The Cabinet is a group of people that helps the President make decisions.
4. Cabinet department leaders have two major jobs.
5. The President's choices for Cabinet department leaders must be approved by the Senate.
6. False. There are more than four Cabinet departments today.
7. True. Besides the Attorney General, Cabinet - department leaders are called secretaries.
8. False. The Vice - President may be included in Cabinet meetings.
9. True. Cabinet departments can be divided into smaller units like the IRS.
10. True. The Attorney General heads the Department of Justice.

Answer:

1. Department of the Treasury
2. four
3. Cabinet
4. two
5. Senate
6. false
7. true
8. false
9. true
10. true