Government & Democracy
The Cabinet
The Cabinet is the group of ministers, chosen by the Prime Minister, that runs the federal government and decides national policy.
Key facts
- ◆ Cabinet ministers are usually selected from the governing party in the House of Commons.
- ◆ Each minister is responsible for one or more government departments.
- ◆ The Prime Minister chooses and can remove Cabinet ministers.
- ◆ The Cabinet is accountable to the House of Commons.