How are the executive departments connected to the cabinet?

Both the executive departments and the cabinet have their leaders and members must be approved by the Senate, cabinet members lead executive departments who protect the public welfare, and the cabinet members are responsible for making policies. The various departments are responsible for all public areas, and things such as defense, commerce, the treasury, transportation as well as monitoring and regulation businesses amongst many other things.

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