1. Executive Branch
Courtney Leca, Hannah Balboni, Anthony O’Brien, Breton Knight, Cedric Hernandez, and Summerlynn Nugen

2. How does the federal government regulate housing?
passings laws to help americans purchase and keep homes
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) - guarantees banks/lenders against
Urban Renewal - focused on rebuilding, cleaning up sites
Public Housing - aid to local cities to provide low-income housing

3. How does the federal gov’t assist for public?
New Deal Programs - fed gov takes on responsibility of social welfare
Social Security - employer and employees contribute, claim benefits when eligible
Medicare - pays share of hospital expenses for senior citizens with optional policy for doctor visits
Food Stamps - helps to get food for low income families
Medicaid - medical bill assistance for low income people

4. What are the roles of The President?
Chief Executive: Presides over the Federal Bureaucracy & appoints close to 2,000 Federal Officials.
Commander in Chief: Operates the US military and overall security
Chief Diplomat: Oversees US policy, holds talks with foreign leaders & negotiates treaties.
Chief Guardian of Economy: Works with congress to write the Federal Budget & set tax.
Chief of State: Represents the US at official functions at home & abroad.
Foreign Policy Leader: Influence over the Legislative process, sets a policy agenda for congress to support certain bills.
Party Leader: Leader of his/her party, campaign fundraising.

5. Who’s in charge of the federal budget and how is it monitored/chosen?
The Federal Budget Cycle:
The Executive Branch summits the budget to OMB, this reflects the priorities of the president. The President then reviews, revises, and submits the proposal to congress.
After this Congress craft the budget and the House/Senate committee takeover (change/alter). This is assisted by CBO to the Congress Budget Office then matches to the future. A hearing is held with OMB. Each committee makes it’s own Budget Resolution (20 categories). Both committee revisions go to the Senate/House to be approved.
When Congress is done crafting the budget they then enacts Appropriation Bills. 13 Appropriation Bills are worked on(each are directed at one spending category). Congress reconvenes after summer to work out kinks.The bills go to president for approval (sign/veto).
The 4th step is when the Fiscal Year Begins. If the President and Congress don’t agree the the President signs a continuing resolution to keep it in the works. If it’s not reached later then we have the Budget Crisis.

6. What are the Cabinet Department and their responsibilities?
The interior (1849) Manages, conserves, and develops natural resources.
Justice (1870) Provides legal advice to President; investigates and prosecutes violations of federal law.
Labor (1913) Ensures safe working conditions, safeguards a minimum wage and protect pension rights.
State (1789) Carries out foreign policy - implements ideas for trade, treaties & communication
Transportation (1966) Creates transportation plans; makes policies that encourages fast, low-cost transportation.
Treasury (1789) Advises President on all matters of domestic and foreign economic policy.
Veteran’s Affairs (1989) Grants benefits to veterans and their families; administers veterans’ hospital and educational programs

7. What are the cabinet departments and their responsibilities? (part 2)
Agriculture: manages national forests, study animals and plants
Commerce: help mining/fishing industries and the national weather
Defense: monitor weapon devel. and maintains the military\
Education: Scholarship/loan programs and coordinate edu. plans
Energy: Coordinate federal energy policies and conducts energy research
Health and Human services: FDA and social security + medicare
Homeland security: Safety against terrorism and protection for president
Housing and urban development: Build low income housing and relief for natural disaster victims

8. How does the Electoral College work
How does the Electoral College work? What is its main purpose in government?
The Founding Fathers had many proposals regarding the way they were going to elect a President
They decided on the Electoral College
Each state has the same amount of electors as they have representatives (Senate and House of Representatives) in Congress (example: CA has 55)
Electors are chosen by political parties in state legislatures
In reality, we are electing party electors rather than actual presidential candidates
It is a winner take all system= the winner of the state’s popular vote gets all of the state’s electoral votes