TUESDAY JANUARY 27 2015 Agenda Executive Agencies Notes

TUESDAY JANUARY, 27, 2015 Agenda Executive Agencies Notes Finish “America’s Book of Secrets Homework

CIVICS AND ECONOMICS DAY 94?

ORGANIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH NOTES

WHAT IS A BUREAUCRACY? Bureaucracy § A government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority

FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY 3 million bureaucrats, or civil servants Three main purposes: ◦ 1) turn new laws into actions. ◦ 2) perform the day-today operations of the government. ◦ 3) Regulate various activities

ORGANIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Executive Office of the President (EOP) ◦ Commonly referred to as the president’s Administration The White House Office ◦ Cabinet members, Chief of Staff, Press Secretary, other top advisors

Management and Budget § Prepares The federal budget National Security Council § Advises the President on military and foreign policy § Includes: § The Vice President, Secretaries of state and defense, and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (Top military officials of each branch) § Also oversees the CIA

MORE OFFICES Office of Administration ◦ Helps with office work for the president ◦ Gives out information under the freedom of information act. Council of Economic Advisers ◦ Helps President with role of Economic Leader The Cabinet ◦ Top Advisers Vice President ◦ Level of responsibility is up to the President First Lady ◦ Usually has her own projects ◦ Has her own office in the White House

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Executive Agencies § Deal with specialized areas within government. § Example: NASA

Government Corporations § Like private businesses, but the government owns and operates them. § President chooses a board of directors. § Example Postal Service

Regulatory Boards and Commissions § Supposed to help protect the Public. § Appointed by the president, but do not report to him. Can only be impeached by Congress § Example: Federal Communications Commission