The Department of Veteran's Affairs was not part of the original cabinet members. It was not until after World War II that there needed to be an entire department devoted to caring for veterans.
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The Secretary of State is appointed by the President as part of his cabinet However, it is not quite so simple as that. The position of "Secretary of State" is not one of appointment, meaning no one is appointed to the position. Instead, the President nominates a candidate for the position. The candidate is then presented to the United States Senate, where a vote is held to confirm or reject the candidate. The candidate is sworn into duty once they gain the simple majority needed to be confirmed to the position.
One of the definitions of cabinet is: a body of advisers of a head of state. Therefore, as a body of advisers to the President of the United States, the term Cabinet is fitting. The name comes from English history and the cabinet of the king of England existed long before there was a United States.
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State government doesn’t have a cabinet. Only the president has one.
In case of a tragedy at the address, leaving a cabinet member absent allows for continuity of government.