Bell Ringers
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On July 24, 2018

Bell Ringer: The Cabinet

Historical beginnings of Cabinet

Description of how George Washington began his cabinet.

Description

These three clips help explain the Cabinet. The first clip features historian Lindsay Chervinsky describing the historical origins of the Cabinet under President George Washington. The second clip features the beginning of a cabinet meeting under President Barack Obama, as he introduces two new cabinet members and discusses the general goals of his cabinet. Finally, the third clip features Secretary Elaine Chao describing some of her work managing an Executive Department .

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What is the Cabinet?
  • How was the Cabinet developed?
  • Who is in the Cabinet?

Additional Resource

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Attorney General
    • Cabinet
    • Department Of Labor
    • Department Of Transportation
    • Executive Department
    • President
    • Secretary Of Defense

    Topics

    AP U.S. Government Key TermsExecutive BranchU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School