1. Tuesday January, 27, 2015 Agenda Homework Executive Agencies Notes
Finish “America’s Book of Secrets

2. Civics and Economics Day 94?

3. Organization of the Executive Branch Notes

4. What is a Bureaucracy? Bureaucracy
A government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority

5. Federal Bureaucracy 3 million bureaucrats, or civil servants
Three main purposes:
1) turn new laws into actions.
2) perform the day-to- day operations of the government.
3) Regulate various activities

6. 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

7. National Security Council
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

8. More Offices Office of Administration Council of Economic Advisers
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

9. Independent Agencies
Executive Agencies
Deal with specialized areas within government.
Example: NASA

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

11. 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