In what way does geographic location influence cabinet secretary selection?

A. The president selects cabinet members to give regional balance to his administration.

B. Larger states have more power and therefore have more cabinet members.

C. Long-serving senators choose candidates from their home states.

D. Influential congressmen choose candidates from their home districts.

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19 May, 12:49

In what way does geographic location influence cabinet secretary selection?

A. The president selects cabinet members to give regional balance to his administration.

B. Larger states have more power and therefore have more cabinet members.

C. Long-serving senators choose candidates from their home states.

D. Influential congressmen choose candidates from their home districts.

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Cael · Answer 1

Factors that influence selection of cabinet:

1. have credible expertise in the policy area

2. be acceptable to all groups with political power

3. provide geographic balance (farm areas, large cities, etc)

4. racial and gender representation

5. patronage and loyalty

A. The president selects cabinet members to give regional balance to his administration.