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The Key to the Cabinet Trivia Quiz

Play this beginner's quiz about the governmental Cabinet of the United States, designed to enhance your political knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by gman89. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gman89

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,823

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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543

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Cabinet directly serves the executive branch of the U.S. government.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. During which U.S. President's term were the first Cabinet-level members appointed? Hint

Bill Clinton

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

John F. Kennedy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The relatives of federal officials may no longer be appointed for the Cabinet, even if they meet the general requirements for the position.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which member of the Cabinet is first in line for succession should the President not be able to fulfill his duties? Hint

Senate Majority Leader

Vice President

Speaker of the House

Supreme Court Justice

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is not a department of the Cabinet? Hint

Department of State

Department of Defense

Department of Agriculture

Department of Revenue

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Department of War in the Cabinet has been replaced by the Department of Defense.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. All members of the Cabinet receive the same salary under U.S. Federal law.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Every "Cabinet-level member" must be confirmed by the Senate prior to beginning their duties.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first woman was not appointed to a Cabinet-level position until the 20th century.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What caused the inception of the U.S. Cabinet in an official capacity? Hint

Majority vote

U.S. Constitution

Evolution and new laws over time

Declaration of Independence

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Cabinet directly serves the executive branch of the U.S. government.

Answer: True

The Cabinet is appointed by the President, and can change with each new elected President. After appointment, each Cabinet member must be approved by the Senate in order to begin their duties. If an appointee is not approved by the Senate, then the President must appoint somebody else or keep the current Cabinet member for that position in place.

2. During which U.S. President's term were the first Cabinet-level members appointed?

Answer: George Washington

The first Cabinet was appointed by the first U.S. President George Washington. Back then, there were only four cabinet members for Attorney General, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, and Secretary of War.

3. The relatives of federal officials may no longer be appointed for the Cabinet, even if they meet the general requirements for the position.

Answer: True

Relatives of federal officials may not under any circumstance be appointed for the Cabinet. President John F. Kennedy appointed his brother for U.S. Attorney General and since then, the law has changed to prohibit Presidents from appointing family members to Cabinet-level positions.

4. Which member of the Cabinet is first in line for succession should the President not be able to fulfill his duties?

Answer: Vice President

The Vice President takes over the country if for any reason the President cannot fulfill his duties. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took over after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Vice President Gerald Ford took over after the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

5. Which of the following is not a department of the Cabinet?

Answer: Department of Revenue

Many states of the U.S. have their own Department of Revenue, however the core economic department of the Cabinet is the Department of Treasury.

6. The Department of War in the Cabinet has been replaced by the Department of Defense.

Answer: True

The Department of War was discontinued and subsequently modified and reborn into the Department of Defense in 1949.

7. All members of the Cabinet receive the same salary under U.S. Federal law.

Answer: False

Most members of the Cabinet do indeed receive the same salary under Federal law, however salaries may differ for the Vice President and for the White House Chief of Staff.

8. Every "Cabinet-level member" must be confirmed by the Senate prior to beginning their duties.

Answer: False

The Vice President is elected along with the President and does not go through the Senate confirmation process. The White House Chief of Staff likewise does not need the Senate's approval.

9. The first woman was not appointed to a Cabinet-level position until the 20th century.

Answer: True

President Franklin Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor in 1933. She was the first woman to be a Cabinet member.

10. What caused the inception of the U.S. Cabinet in an official capacity?

Answer: Evolution and new laws over time

The U.S. Constitution did not establish the U.S. Cabinet. Instead, as Presidents needed additional support for varying facets of the government, the Cabinet was created in an official capacity and serves to advise the President on a multitude of varying matters.

Source: Author gman89

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