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?
The MILITARY!!!
Can the President know everything that there
is to know about the military?
NO
Combat Zones
https://www.vetfriends.com/usdeployments-overseas/historicalmilitary-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.
http://www.state.gov/
Another issue for the President…
THE
ECONOMY
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. 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.
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.
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?