What is the role of the Cabinet?
The members of the Cabinet have two main responsibilities. Each member is the leader of an executive department. Each member is also an advisor to the President. In the past, the Cabinet was the main source of advice for the President, although the President can choose whether or not to follow that advice. With the growth of the Executive Office of the President, the importance of the Cabinet has decreased. The EOP has many advisors who help the President. However, Presidents still call Cabinet meetings today—usually to seek support for policies rather than asking for help in forming these policies.