The document compares the Cabinet and Executive Office of the President (EXOP) in terms of their importance to the President. It notes that the Cabinet plays a limited role by meeting infrequently and being overruled by the President. In contrast, the EXOP consists of close personal aides and components like the National Security Council that can play a more significant role in shaping policy. Ultimately, the significance of the Cabinet and EXOP depends on the individual leadership style of the President.