2007-01-28 14:35:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The United States Cabinet (usually simplified as "the Cabinet") is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States, and its existence dates back to the first American President (George Washington), who appointed a Cabinet of FOUR people to advise and assist him in his duties.
This cabinet, which was established by George Washington, rests on the authority of custom rather than the Constitution or statute. During Washington's presidency the cabinet consisted of only four positions: secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, secretary of war, and attorney general.
2007-01-28 14:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President George Washington 1789–1797
Vice President John Adams 1789–1797
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson 1789–1793
Edmund Randolph 1794–1795
Timothy Pickering 1795–1797
Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton 1789–1795
Oliver Wolcott, Jr. 1795–1797
Secretary of War Henry Knox 1789–1794
Timothy Pickering 1795–1796
James McHenry 1796–1797
Attorney General Edmund Randolph 1789–1793
William Bradford 1794–1795
Charles Lee 1795–1797
Postmaster General Samuel Osgood 1789–1791
Timothy Pickering 1791–1795
Joseph Habersham 1795–1797
2007-01-28 14:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by majstevenfusmc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Washingtons Cabinet:
Secretary of State
John Jay (1789-90)
Thomas Jefferson (1790-93)
Edmund Randolph (1794-95)
Timothy Pickering (1795-97)
Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton (1789-95)
Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1795-97)
Secretary of War
Henry Knox (1789-94)
Timothy Pickering (1795-96)
James McHenry (1796-97)
Attorney General
Edmund Randolph (1790-94)
William Bradford (1794-95)
Charles Lee (1795-97)
2007-01-28 14:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better question is: How many positions have been used on top of Bill Clinton's cabinet?
2007-01-28 14:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks like 5.
He held regular cabinet meetings.
2007-01-28 14:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One to many. Do your homework, use the books issued to you at school. Playing games on the computer right now? I am sure you can find the cheat codes for your video games, why not search this out too, then you will be doing a honest home work assignment for once in your life.
2007-01-28 14:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was a General and president and he was related to General Robert E.Lee.
2007-01-28 14:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He didn't have a cabinet.
2007-01-28 14:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Four.
2007-01-28 14:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by TexasRed 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one i belive
2007-01-28 14:39:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋