A cabinet is a box-like structure in which items are stored. Usually cabinets have a lid which either encloses the compartments, as in a wall hung cupboard or serves as a work surface, such as a kitchen countertop. Cabinets are typically arranged with shelves, drawers and doors. Some cabinets have special features such as a lazy susan, allowing items stored in the back of the cabinet to be brought forward by rotating the shelf. Cabinets are used in homes, museums and restaurants.
In governing, a cabinet is a body of appointed officers heading government departments, usually in the executive branch, with full administrative control over their segments of the government. Cabinet members are often known as ministers, though in some countries with parliamentary systems (e.g. Australia, UK and Canada) the term secretary is also used. In the United States, the President nominates cabinet members to the Senate for confirmation, and a simple majority vote makes them ministers of their respective agencies.
The president delegated much of his responsibility to his Cabinet, which he meets with frequently to hear their ideas. Although the Cabinet has no legislative power, it is seen as a collegiate body with collective influence in some countries, while in others they function purely as an advisory council to a decision-making head of state or government. Like all federal public officials, cabinet members are subject to impeachment and trial in the Senate for treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.