“Organization of the Executive Branch” CHAPTER 9, Section 2 “Organization of the Executive Branch”

Organization of governmental offices, agencies and departments Organization of governmental offices, agencies and departments. (4 million federal employees) “The Bureaucracy”

A team of Executive Branch officials Administration A team of Executive Branch officials Includes three parts of Executive Branch: Executive Office of the President Executive Departments Independent Agencies

1. Executive Office of the President West Wing White House Staff Chief of Staff Press Secretary Speechwriters Special assistants Office workers * NO congressional approval is necessary for the White House Staff 1. Executive Office of the President http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/west-wing-tour

1. Executive Office of the President Office of Vice President Similar to President Assistants Counselors Speechwriters Only Constitutional responsibility is to preside over the Senate 1. Executive Office of the President

1. Executive Office of the President Special Advisory Groups Office of Management and Budget (OMB) This office is all about: $$$$ National Security Council (NSC) This office advises on: 1. Executive Office of the President

The next part of the Administration team of the President are the 2 The next part of the Administration team of the President are the 2. Executive Departments These are “experts” in their fields These are “policy advisors” to the President The President cannot know everything about everything and these are the individuals that the President relies on for advice and information. Appointed by President, confirmed by…? What departments are in the cabinet?

The Cabinet of President Obama STATE 1789 AGRICULTURE 1889 TRANSPORTATION 1966 TREASURY COMMERCE 1913 ENERGY 1977 WAR/DEFENSE 1789/1947 LABOR EDUCATION 1979 JUSTICE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 1953 VETERANS 1989 INTERIOR 1849 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1965 HOMELAND SECURITY 2002 http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house/west-wing-tour

There are three types: (See Page 253-254) The third and final group that makes up the Administration of the President are the 3. “Independent Agencies.” There are three types: (See Page 253-254)

3. Independent Agencies Executive Agencies Under the direct control of the President. He appoints the Director or Head of each agency and the Senate confirms. Examples: NASA: Handles space exploration CIA: Handles international matters. EPA: Sets environmental policy 3. Independent Agencies

3. Independent Agencies Regulatory Commissions You may not know that these commissions exist but they influence your life every day! Examples: FCC: Watch television? Listen to the radio? Have a cell phone? CPSC: Warn about safety hazards. FDA: Do you worry about poison in food? 3. Independent Agencies

The last group is another which you have used but not as much today as people did in the past? The group: 3. “Government Corporations” Best example: USPS. Currently operating with an $8 billion deficit. What is causing the Post Office to lose money? 3. Independent Agencies

The last area is the Civil Service System. The goal of the Civil Service System is to provide for a “stable work force” Why was it necessary? Patronage Unqualified workers Created in 1883. Today, it is based on merit and qualifications. All federal employees are part of this system. The last area is the Civil Service System.