Which department is NOT part of the Cabinet?

The Department of the Environment is not part of the Cabinet at the federal level. The U.S. Cabinet consists of the heads of the major departments of the federal government, which include the Department of Education, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior. These departments are established by Congress and play significant roles in federal governance, addressing a wide range of responsibilities like education policies, legal matters, and management of public lands and natural resources.

While environmental issues are addressed within various departments, there is no standalone Cabinet-level department specifically designated as the Department of the Environment. Environmental matters are typically handled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which, while crucial for environmental policy and regulations, does not hold Cabinet status.