“Executive Departments & Cabinet”
“Independent Agencies and Regulatory
Commissions
Helping the President
Helping the President
The “Executive Office
of the President”
(“EOP”) was created
in 1939.
 This includes advisors,
clerks, secretaries, and
other specialists.

The “E.O.P”

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” has a
staff of over 500 people who
work directly for the president.
 It is lead by the “chief of staff.”
It is also known as the “White
House 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”)
prepares the budget
and monitors hundreds
of government
agencies. The director
reports directly to the
president.
“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”
provides
administrative services
to all offices of the
president. It deals
with people requesting
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 department
heads carry the title
of “secretary”.
 The only exception
is the head of the
Department of
Justice, who is the
Attorney General.
“The Cabinet”

In 2002, the
Department of
Homeland Security
became the newest
department to
consolidate our
defenses against
terrorist attacks.
“The Cabinet”

The main
responsibility of the
Cabinet is to advise
the president on issues
related to their
department.
 Although NOT
mentioned in the
Constitution, every
president since
Washington has had a
Cabinet.
The Vice President

Although the duties
of the vice
president are
limited, presidents
have given them
more
responsibilities
through the years.
The “First Lady”
The “First Lady” has
no set responsibilities
that are listed in the
Constitution.
 However, they have
been very active in
different causes
throughout the years.

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal
Bureaucracy is
made up of the
millions of
employees and
agencies that deal
with the many
different things that
help our nation’s
government run.
Independent Agencies
“Executive Agencies” are
independent agencies
responsible for specialized
areas. “NASA” is an
example.
 Although not part of the
president’s “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.

Independent Agencies

Regulatory Boards
and Commissions do
not report to the
president, but can be
impeached by
Congress. Their task
is to protect the public
(like the “FCC”).