1. Behind the Presidential Scenes of the Executive Branch
Federal Bureaucracy
Behind the Presidential Scenes of the Executive Branch

2. BUREAUCRACY Bureaucracy: Bureaucrat:
large, complex administrative structure
Handles the everyday business of an organization
Bureaucrat:
person who works for an organization

3. Bureaucracy Features Hierarchical Authority- Job Specialization-
pyramid, chain of command
(Decision making power)
Job Specialization-
each bureaucrat has special duties
(Efficiency)
Formalized rules-
regulations and procedures
(standards set speed and precision)

4. Administration Not in Constitution Division of Agencies
Has grown throughout history
Division of Agencies
Executive Office of President
15 Cabinet Departments
Independent Agencies

5. Agency Types Staff Agencies- Line Agencies- Independent Agencies
aid pres. and administrators through advice and management
Line Agencies-
perform tasks for the organization
Independent Agencies
Agencies outside of Departments
Independent Regulatory Commissions:
regulate aspects of economy
Government Corporations:
carry out business like activities while under control of President

6. Executive Office of the President (EOP)
President’s closest advisors and assistants
“umbrella” agency
White House (West Wing)
1. Chief of Staff: directs all operations of White House office

7. Executive Departments
Traditional units of administration
Headed by Secretary (Dept. of Justice is Attorney General)
Heads serve as President’s CABINET
Named by President and confirmed by Senate
Party, background, geography, experience