The Cabinet

These timely volumes feature the history and purposes of some of the United States' most important government agencies through enlightening prose and carefully chosen photographs, engravings, and paintings. -- Informative guides to various government agencies, processes, and histories -- Perfect introductions to these important topics -- Ideal for research -- Complements school curriculum The Congress and the presidents have worked together since 1789 to add or abolish cabinet-level executive departments, resulting in 14 cabinet-level departments by 1989, the same ones that carried over into the 21st Century.