Which Department is in charge of protecting the U.S. from terrorists? Bell Ringer 10-30-17 Which Department is in charge of protecting the U.S. from terrorists?

Cabinet and Independent Agencies

Lesson Frame We will- Analyze Presidential Cabinet Structure and Independent Agencies I will- Describe duties of Cabinet and its members

Cabinet Departments- 15 in total 4 original Presidential Cabinet

Cabinet Departments- 15 in total 4 original departments Grew as new issues developed Can execute policies and laws Presidential Cabinet

Not part of the Cabinet, but reports to the President Example- CIA, EPA, NASA Independent Agency

Example- Federal Reserve (FED) Make and implement rules and regulations to protect the public interest Example- Federal Reserve (FED) Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulatory Agency

Government Corporations Quasi-business enterprise Commercial activities Funded independently (do not use tax payer dollars) Examples- AMTRAK (train transportation) US Postal Service Government Corporations

Lead Major Governmental Departments Execute Policies and Laws Exit Ticket 10-30-17 Lead Major Governmental Departments Execute Policies and Laws Grown from 4 to 15 posts What does the list above describe? Regulatory commissions Cabinet Members Executive agencies Congressional committees

Lead Major Governmental Departments Execute Policies and Laws Exit Ticket 4-4-17 Lead Major Governmental Departments Execute Policies and Laws Grown from 4 to 15 posts What does the list above describe? Regulatory commissions Cabinet Members Executive agencies Congressional committees