What are the 15 Cabinet secretaries?
Here are the various cabinet departments, presented in order of secretary rank:
- Department of State.
- Department of Treasury.
- Department of Defense.
- Attorney General.
- Department of the Interior.
- Department of Agriculture.
- Department of Commerce.
- Department of Labor.
Who were the secretaries of state under Obama?
Hillary Clinton served as the 67th United States Secretary of State, under President Barack Obama, from 2009 to 2013, overseeing the department that conducted the foreign policy of Barack Obama. She was preceded in office by Condoleezza Rice, and succeeded by John Kerry.
What Cabinet position has been held by a woman?
Women who have held Cabinet-level positions
| Name | Position | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Jeane Kirkpatrick* | Ambassador to the United Nations | Republican |
| Carla Anderson Hills* | Trade Representative | Republican |
| Carol Browner | Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | Democratic |
| Madeleine Albright | Ambassador to the United Nations | Democratic |
Who are all the members of the Cabinet?
24 members (not counting the VP): 1 vice president. 15 principal officers….Confirmation process.
| Office | Senate confirmation review committee |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State | Foreign Relations Committee |
| Secretary of the Treasury | Finance Committee |
| Secretary of Defense | Armed Services Committee |
| Attorney General | Judiciary Committee |
What are the 15 Cabinet positions quizlet?
Terms in this set (15)
- Secretary of Agriculture.
- Secretary of Commerce.
- Secretary of Defense.
- Secretary of Education.
- Secretary of Energy.
- Secretary of Health and Human Services.
- Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Can a former President have a Cabinet position?
A former (two-term) President is not barred from serving in a cabinet position simply because they are ineligible to become President. In fact, persons ineligible to hold the office of President are allowed to hold cabinet secretary positions.
What are the functions of the 15 cabinet departments?
Terms in this set (15)
- State. advises president on foreign policy and negotiates treaties with foreign countries.
- Treasury. produces coins and bills, collects taxes; enforces alcohol, tobacco, and firearm laws; IRS and US mint, Secret Service.
- Defense (war)
- Justice (Attorney General)
- Interior.
- Agriculture.
- Commerce.
- Labor.
How many US Cabinet members are there?
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President’s closest confidants.
Who is next cabinet secretary?
List of Cabinet Secretaries of India
| No. | Name | To |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | K. M. Chandrasekhar | 13 June 2011 |
| 30 | Ajit Seth | 13 June 2015 |
| 31 | P. K. Sinha | 30 August 2019 |
| 32 | Rajiv Gauba | Incumbent |