Question

Which of the following positions is NOT a part of the Presidential Cabinet as outlined in the Constitution?

a. Vice President
b. Secretary of State
c. Secretary of Defense

Answer 1

Vice President

Step-by-step explanation:

The Presidential Cabinet is composed of the heads of each of the executive departments and agencies. This group of people helps the President of the United States carry out the vast number of tasks for which the executive branch is responsible. However, according to the Constitution the Vice President is not a member of the Cabinet. The President may invite the Vice-President to join these meetings of the Cabinet.