Of the following, which statement about the cabinet is true?

A. The cabinet is a constitutionally specified office.
B. The cabinet is a binding decision-making body.
C. The cabinet rarely convenes and seldom does serious business.
D. Cabinet secretaries are generalists and can contribute to areas of policy outside of their assigned departments.


Answer: C

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