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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the Cabinet?

AThe ornate furniture in the Houses of Parliament
BSenior government ministers who lead the major departments
CThe committee of MPs that debates and approves new laws
DThe MPs who form the official opposition to the government

Explanation

The Cabinet is a group of senior government ministers who each lead major government departments (such as Health, Education, Defence). The Cabinet meets regularly and takes major policy decisions.

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