What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• Advises the President optional: (of the United States)

Our explanation

In government, a “cabinet” means a group of advisors. Cabinet members give the President advice. Most of them lead executive departments, like the Department of State.

Remember it

Cabinet = a group of advisors, so the Cabinet advises the President.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 25: “A ‘cabinet’ is another word for a ‘group of advisors.’ The President’s Cabinet advises the President.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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