Each member of the Cabinet receives a salary of $12,000.00 annually.
The Secretary of State is the first in rank among the Cabinet officers, and in case of the death of the President and Vice President would succeed to the office of President.
The financial manager of the national government is the Secretary of the Treasury.
The Secretary of War has charge of the military affairs of the nation under the direction of the President. He also looks after river and harbor improvements, and all obstructions to navigation.
The Attorney General is the chief law officer of the government.
The Postmaster General has charge of the Post Office Department.
The Secretary of Navy has charge of the construction and equipment of vessels of war.
The Secretary of Interior has charge of matters pertaining to the internal welfare of the nation, as public lands, care of national parks, the giving of patents for inventions, Indian affairs, education, etc.
The Secretary of Agriculture promotes the general agricultural interests of the country.
The Secretary of Commerce promotes the commercial interest of the nation.