Secretary of Department

…In the United States, which has a presidential system, the establishment of a cabinet is not legally required. However, modern presidents have established cabinets consisting of secretaries of departments, the heads of administrative agencies within the White House, and presidential aides. These members are often referred to as cabinet members. …

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…大統領制を採るアメリカでは内閣の設置は法定されていない。しかし，現代の歴代大統領は省長官Secretary of Departmentおよび大統領府内の行政機関の長や大統領補佐官から成る内閣を設けてきた。これらの構成員が閣僚と称されることが多い。…

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