Civics Test Question 47: What does the President’s Cabinet do?
A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.
Translation
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?总统的内阁做什么？¿Qué hace el gabinete del presidente?
Official answers
Any one of these is correct.
Advises the President (of the United States)为（美国）总统提供建议Asesora al presidente (de los Estados Unidos)
Explanation
The Cabinet is made up of the heads of the federal departments and other top officials. Its job is to advise the President, and each member also runs a part of the government.
Memory tip
💡 Cabinet = advises the President.
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