Cabinet

Definition

The cabinet consists of high-ranking officials appointed by either the president or prime minister. They serve as advisors on policy matters, oversee specific governmental departments or ministries, and collectively make important decisions.

Related terms

Minister: A member of the cabinet who is responsible for overseeing a specific government department or ministry.

Policy-making:

The process by which decisions are made and actions taken to address societal issues, often involving input from the cabinet.

Collective Responsibility:

The principle that all members of the cabinet must publicly support and defend government decisions, even if they personally disagree.