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Street Law Unit 1 Agencies

The document outlines the structure and functions of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), including key components such as the White House Office, Office of Management and Budget, and National Security Council. It also discusses the Cabinet, its role in advising the president, and the various independent agencies and regulatory commissions that operate under the federal bureaucracy. Additionally, it highlights the evolving roles of the Vice President and First Lady in the U.S. government.

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Street Law Unit 1 Agencies

The document outlines the structure and functions of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), including key components such as the White House Office, Office of Management and Budget, and National Security Council. It also discusses the Cabinet, its role in advising the president, and the various independent agencies and regulatory commissions that operate under the federal bureaucracy. Additionally, it highlights the evolving roles of the Vice President and First Lady in the U.S. government.

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Street law Unit 1 Cha 3 Agencies


Executive Departments & Cabinet”
“Independent Agencies and Regulatory
Commissions”
Helping the President
 To help the president with all of
his/her many tasks, the
“Executive Office of the
President” (“EOP”) was created
in 1939.
– This includes advisors, clerks,
secretaries, and other specialists.

 The “EOP” has approximately


2,000 employees and operates
on a budget of over $100
million dollars per year.
The “E.O.P”
“White House Office”
 The “White House Office”, also
known as the “White House Staff”,
has a staff of over 500 people who
work for the president.
 It is lead by the “chief of staff”,
who is the most powerful member
of this staff.
 This office determines who can see
the president and reads most of the
reports and letters sent to the
president.
“Office of Management and
Budget” (“OMB”)
 The“Office of
Management and
Budget” (“OMB”)
helps prepare the
president’s budget and
helps monitor
hundreds of
government agencies.
“National Security Council”
(“NSC”)
The “National Security Council”
(“NSC”) helps the president
coordinate military and foreign
policy.
This department is made
up of :
– Vice President
– Secretary of State
– Secretary of Defense
– Joint Chiefs of Staff
“National Security Council”
(“NSC”)
 The “Joint Chiefs
of Staff” is made
up of the top
commanders of
each branch of the
U.S. military.
“Office of Administration”
 The “Office of
Administration”
assists the president.
 It’s main task is to
help people who
request information
under the “Freedom
of Information Act”
“Council of Economic Advisers”
(“CEA”)
 The “Council of
Economic
Advisers” (“CEA”)
helps the president
carry out the role of
economic leader.
“The Cabinet”
 The “Cabinet” is a group of advisors that
include the heads of the 15 executive
departments.

Department of Homeland Security


“The Cabinet”
 The advisors all
carry the title of
“secretary”.
 The only exception
is the head of the
Department of
Justice, who is the
Attorney General.
“The Cabinet”
 The newest
department to be
created was the
“Department of
Homeland Security”
in 2002 (after 9/11) to
consolidate our
defenses against
terrorist attacks
“The Cabinet”
 The main responsibility
of the Cabinet is to
advise the president on
all matters.
 Although NOT
mentioned in the
Constitution, every
president since
Washington has had a
Cabinet.
The Vice President
 The vice president
has historically had
a limited role.
 Recently, they have
been given more
responsibilities
over the year.
The “First Lady”
 The “First Lady” has
no set responsibilities
that are listed in the
Constitution.
 Over the years, they
have become very
active in a variety of
issues.
The Federal Bureaucracy
 The Federal
Bureaucracy is the
name given to the
millions of employees
(“bureaucrats”) and
agencies that help run
the U.S. government,
turn new laws into
action, and regulate the
government.
Independent Agencies
“Executive Agencies” are
responsible for specialized
areas.
– “NASA” is an example.
Although not part of the
“Cabinet”, these agencies
are still accountable to the
president.
Independent Agencies
 “Government Corporations” are
run like private businesses, but
they are NOT for profit
 The U.S. Postal Service is an
example.
 “Regulatory Boards and
Commissions” have the task of
protecting the public.
 They do NOT report to the
president.
 The “F.C.C.” is an example

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