Which of the Following Is True of Members of the Cabinet

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of members of the cabinet?

• A) They are friends of the president that he or she invites to conferences on specific issues.
• B) They are expressly identified in the Constitution.
• C) They are all department secretaries who oversee administrative functions for the president.
• D) The cabinet may include the vice president and other advisors if the president chooses to include them.
• E) They are limited to one presidential term and must then leave government service.

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Definitions:

Contingent

Dependent on or conditioned by something else; in organizational behavior, often refers to rewards or responses that are based on specific performance criteria.

Mintzberg

Refers to Henry Mintzberg, a renowned academic and author known for his work on business and management structures, strategy, and organizational effectiveness.

Managerial Role

The specific behaviors and tasks required from a manager, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organization resources.

Spokesperson

An individual authorized to speak on behalf of an organization, representing its views and messages to the public or specific audiences.