15-Do the Cabinet and Executive office of the President play a significant political role?

Does the Cabinet play a significant role?
Y:
The Cabinet can play a collective role in advising the president but in particular in allowing the president to develop a coordinated policy. This can be particularly important during major crises
Individuals cabinet members can be very important in developing and executing presidential policy
The Cabinet can have a strong impact on the public image of the president and their administration
N:
The Cabinet has no constitutional role and can be ignored by the president. Individual cabinet ministers can also be side-lined or removed by the president
There are other sources of advice and support for the president. Cabinet members, working in their departments most of the time, may be less loyal to the president than EXOP members
It is practically difficult for the Cabinet to have collective influence given the constraints of time and their individual expertise on a given issue

Does the White House Office and chief of staff play a significant role?
Y:
The White House Office is critical to the success of a president through the development of policy and policy advice. This is how the president generates their legislative agenda
The chief of staff is critical in managing the president, briefing the president, helping to determine strategy