1. Running the Executive Branch The Executive Office of the President and the Cabinet

2. Executive Office of the President (EOP) Purpose / Roles – advise the POTUS in different areas National Security Council – advises on foreign affairs Office of Management and Budget – advises the POTUS on the federal budget Council of Economic Affairs – advises on national economy White House Staff – directs all operations of the EOP – some positions require Senate confirmation

3. Cabinet 15 total Cabinet positions – Senate confirmation required for all positions – 2 main functions assists the POTUS in the governing of the country by dividing the government up into smaller, manageable departments advises the POTUS on matters of their expertise – EX.: Attorney General – creates national policy concerning law enforcement; advises the POTUS on law enforcement issues