1. The Executive Office of the President
Why it matters?
Composed of President’s closest advisors and several support agencies.
Chief executive’s right arm in the formation and execution of nation’s public policies.

2. The Executive Office of the President
White House Office
National Security Council
Office of Management and Budget
Nerve Center for entire executive branch
Most trusted advisors
Influential in determining national policy
Advisors gather information in areas of expertise and present to the President
Advises president on the nation’s security
Helps president formulate foreign policy based on president’s priorities
President consults with top advisors in this group before making most major steps in foreign affairs
Prepare federal budget submitted to Congress
Allocated to programs according to President’s priorities
Detailed work plan for conduct of government
Helps take stand on legislation

3. The Executive Office of the President

4. Agencies and Corporations
Executive Office
White House Office
National Security Council (NSA)
Office of Management and Budget
Cabinet Departments
Fifteen Total Departments
State, Treasury, Interior, Defense (largest), Homeland Security (newest)
Agencies and Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Civil Service
2.7 million people
Hired to do the work of the Federal Government

5. Executive Departments – The Cabinet
Why it matters?
Carry out much of the Federal Government’s work
Heads of departments frequently meet with the President and other officials as the Cabinet
Examples
The Cabinet
Headed by Secretary (or Attorney General)
President appoints (confirmed by Senate)
15 departments plus the Vice President
Administrative head of one of the executive departments
Advisors to the President
Secretary of State
(foreign policy)
Rex Tillerson
Secretary of Interior (land, water, wildlife, energy)
Ryan Zinke

7. Homeland Security Agencies after 9/11

8. Agencies and Corporations
Why it matters?
150 executive branch agencies not located in 15 departments – don’t always fit in departments
Some rival Cabinet departments in size of budget, functions, and number of employees
Created to protect agencies from political party pressures
Perform a variety of different functions
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Commissions
Government Corporations
Include most agencies
Organized like Cabinet departments
But do not have same status
Examples
Peace Corps
Environmental Protection Agency
Beyond reach of presidential control
Structured by Congress
10 total agencies
Created to regulate nation’s economy
Examples:
Security Exchange Commission (SEC)
Federal Reserve
Subject to Presidential control
Set up like a private corporation
Produce income that is put back into the business
Examples:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Post Office

9. Civil Service Why it matters?
People who perform administrative work for government
Not appointed by the President, but hired separately
Supposed to be promoted on merit
Recruit and keep the best available people in the federal work force
Development:
Patronage: Giving jobs to supporters and friends (Jefferson)
Spoils System: Giving offices and other favors of government to political supporters and friends (Jackson)
The Office of Personnel Management
Central clearinghouse in federal recruiting, examining, and hiring process
Advertises for employees, examines those who apply, keeps registers, and contacts potential employees.

10. Civil Service
What is civil service? Looking at this chart, what can you say about the profile of civil service employees?