The President's Cabinet is primarily composed of which of the following individuals?
A
The leaders of the major political parties in Congress.
B
The heads of the fifteen executive departments.
C
Senior military officers and advisors to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
D
Members of the President's personal policy staff and campaign team.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The President's Cabinet consists mainly of the heads of the fifteen executive departments (e.g., Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense), who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "The President's Cabinet is primarily composed of which of the following individuals?" is Option B: The heads of the fifteen executive departments..
The other options — A) The leaders of the major political parties in Congress., C) Senior military officers and advisors to the Joint Chiefs of Staff., D) Members of the President's personal policy staff and campaign team. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: The President's Cabinet consists mainly of the heads of the fifteen executive departments (e.g., Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense), who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Sen…
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