Quick Write (3-4 complete sentences) Better the occasional faults of a Government that lives in a spirit of charity than the constant omission of a Government frozen in the ice of its own indifference.  Franklin Roosevelt, 1936 The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’  Ronald Reagan, 1986 These quotes from two U.S. Presidents represent very different views of the Federal government & bureaucracy. 1.What are these two views? 2.With which view do you agree? Why?

AGENDA December 17, 2013 Today’s topics  The Federal Bureaucracy Administrative  Unit 2+3 Test corrections end Thurs., Dec. 19 Homework  Bring your TEXTBOOK next class  Due Jan. 6 - Chapter 16: Read + Glossary terms 16A+16B

Learning Goals Unit 4 Guide Is the federal bureaucracy essential to good government? What is the difference between a staff agency and a line agency? Which is more important? Why? Describe the main differences between the Executive Office of the President and the Cabinet (Executive) departments.

Glossary terms: Chap. 15 Book definitions / In my words / Symbols Bureaucracy Administration Staff agencies Line agencies Executive Office of the President National Security Council (NSC) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Cabinet departments Independent agencies Independent regulatory commissions Government corporations

Is Central Catholic a Bureaucracy? Three Features of a Bureaucracy 1.Hierarchical authority 2.Job specialization 3.Formalized rules Top Middle Bottom

The Executive Branch Executive Office of the President Executive Departments Independent Agencies

Executive Office of the President White House Office – Nerve center of Executive Branch – Staff not subject to Senate confirmation National Security Council (NSC) – Situation Room (link)link – National Security Advisor not confirmed by Senate but other members of NSC are (Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, etc.) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) – Prepares federal budget – Budget = Major policy statement for the Administration – Head of OMB is confirmed by the Senate

Cabinet Departments Executive Departments  Oldest (created in 1789):  Department of State  Department of the Treasury  Department of War (now Dept. of Defense)  Office of the Attorney General (now Dept. of Justice)  Which is the  largest (budget)?  largest (# of employees)?  newest? The Cabinet  Currently 15 executive departments + VP + 6 others  What is it? (link)link  Which Cabinet Department would… (use text pg 436)

Homework Before you leave  Pick up your belongings  Straighten up your area Homework  Bring your TEXTBOOK next class  Due Jan. 6 - Chapter 16: Read + Glossary terms 16A+16B