The Presidential Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of their respective offices. What would be some issues that the President might need to get advice about?

NO The MILITARY!!! Combat Zones Can the President know everything that there is to know about the military? NO Combat Zones https://www.vetfriends.com/us-deployments-overseas/historical-military-troop-data.cfm

Who will advise the President on issues involving the military? Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel

Secretary of Defense Job Description Manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas

Another issue for the President … Relationships with other countries Why does the U.S. depend on other countries?

Secretary of State John Kerry Job Description: manages our relationships with foreign countries.

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Another issue for the President… THE ECONOMY

http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/ http://www.usdebtclock.org/ Describe the current situation with America’s economy. http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/ http://www.usdebtclock.org/

Who will give the President advice about the economy? Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew

Secretary of Treasury Job Description: Collects taxes, prints money and deals with the nations finances.

Another issue for the President… KEEPING AMERICA SAFE AGAINST TERRORISTS

What event in our nation’s history caused America to rethink our security and safety?

Who will advise the President about the security of the United States? Director of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson

Director of Homeland Security Job Description: Protects against terrorism and other threats

The President’s Cabinet exists to advise him on matters concerning our country. Review: Who advises the President on issues involving our troops? Who advises the President on issues involving the economy? Who advises the President on issues involving the protection of our borders? Who represents America in other countries and works to build alliances?

Federal Regulatory Agencies exist to serve as regulators or advisors of issues or products that directly affect Americans.

What do these sunglasses have in common?

High levels of lead content in the paint.

What would be an issue with this product?

The handles break off while hot liquid is inside the coffee mugs The handles break off while hot liquid is inside the coffee mugs. This causes burns and other minor injuries.

What is the problem with these shoes?

The rivets can detach and then become a choking hazard.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a regulatory agency that is responsible for recalling any products that might cause harm or injury to Americans.

Howard Stern Fined $495,000

CBS was fined $550,000

Why was Howard Stern fined $495,000? Why was CBS fined $550,000?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a regulatory agency that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.

$205 million

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is a regulatory agency that enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.

What do these products have in common?

Salmonella poisoning

Food and Drug Administration The FDA is responsible for being sure that our food and medicines are safe for consumption.

Executive Offices of the President Every day, the President of the United States is faced with scores of decisions, each with important consequences for America’s future. To provide the President with the support that he or she needs to govern effectively, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President’s message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.

The National Security Council The Council of Economic Advisors Overseen by White House Chief of Staff – Denis McDonough Three of the major policy making bodies: The National Security Council The Council of Economic Advisors The Office of Management and Budget

REVIEW: Which agency is responsible for regulating what we see and hear on the radio or television? Which agency is responsible for regulating the products that American consumers purchase? Which agency is responsible to preventing the trafficking of drugs in America? Who are the policy-making bodies of the Executive Office?