The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. Established in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General. In order of succession to the Presidency:
The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General. In order of succession to the Presidency:
Vice President of the United States
Mike Pence
Mike Pence
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Ambassador United Nations Nikki Haley
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Deputy National Security Advisor
KT McFarland |
White House Chief of Staff
Rience Priebus 
Director Office of
Management & Budget 
Administrator Environmental Protection Agency
Trade Representative
Chair Council of Economic Advisers
Administrator of the Small Business Administration
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