1. Bureaucratic Organization
Ch. 10 Sect. 1 Obj: Explain the functions of the cabinet, independent agencies and regulatory commission
Bureaucratic Organization

2. Cabinet Departments 14 executive departments
Headed by a cabinet officer (secretary)
Also include, assistants, deputy secretaries and directors
Two of the most important today were created in 1789
Department of State and Treasury

3. Independent Agencies There are over 100 independent agencies
They directly serve the public
These positions are appointed positions by the president
NASA, EPA, CIA, USPS and FDIC

4. Regulatory Commissions
There main duty is to make rules for business and industries that affect the publics interest
Often under a great amount of pressure from groups they regulate and lobbyists
Lately they have become limited
Some feel that they have too much control over the economy