1. Name President Obama's cabinet nominees who were confirmed unanimously by the Senate yesterday.

2. Why wasn't Sen. Clinton's nomination as Secretary of State confirmed by the Senate yesterday?

3. What agreement was reached by Senate Majority leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell regarding Mrs. Clinton's nomination?

4. a) Who is the only member of President Bush's cabinet held over by President Obama?
b) What is probably the reason for this hold-over?

5. a) Which two of President Obama's cabinet nominees were withdrawn or delayed because of scandal?
b) It appears that Mr. Geithner knowingly did not pay some of his taxes. Do you think President Obama should continue to uphold his nomination as Treasury Secretary? Explain your answer.

6. Name the two nominees who are expected to be confirmed shortly.

7. CHALLENGE QUESTION: What is the role of each of the 15 individual executive departments/secretaries? (Find the answers by visiting the website of each department - links are provided under "Resources" below.)