1. Quick Review of Ch. 8 The Legislative Branch
1. What are the responsibilities of members of Congress?
2. What are some of the main goals of Congress?
3. Who is the leader of the Senate / House of Representatives?
4. How does a proposed bill become a law?

2. Chapter 9 Notes The Executive Branch

3. Section 1: The Roles of the President
The President is the head of the…
Executive Branch: executes (carries out) the law
*His most important duty is to set goals for the nation and then develop policies to achieve those goals.*

4. The President is busy!!! Chief Executive Commander in Chief
Head of the Executive Branch
Commander in Chief
Leader of the Armed Forces
Chief Diplomat
Important Representative to other Nations
Legislative Leader
Strong Influence on Congress
Judicial Powers
Chooses Supreme Court Justices

5. Section 2: The Organization of the Executive Branch
The Executive Office of the President (EOP)
White House Staff
Trusted Advisors and Assistants
Vice President
Leads the Senate and Does what the President Asks
Special Advisory Groups
Help the President Make Decisions on Domestic and Foreign Policy

6. The Executive Departments
*They help carry out national laws and run government programs.
All 15 Departments on page 252, such as…
Department of Defense
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Department of Justice
Department of Energy

7. Independent Agencies Executive Agencies Regulatory Commissions
Under control of the President
Ex: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Regulatory Commissions
Enforces business rules w/o political influence
Ex: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Government Corporations
Provide public services that private business can’t (too expensive or too risky)
Ex: United States Postal Service

8. Section 3: Presidents and Power
The President can take action to meet goals, however, the need for strong leadership must be balanced with protection against the abuse of power.
System of Checks and Balances
3 Branches of Government Share the Power

9. Ch. 9 Quick Review What are some of the president’s job descriptions?
How do EOP members help the President?
What do executive departments do?
Why might we need some Govt. Corporations?
How does the U.S. federal govt. attempt to prevent the abuse of power?

10. Ch. 9 Assessment Page 262 Complete # 1 – 11 Reviewing Key Terms
Write out the sentence with correct term underlined.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking
Write out the question and your response.
* Turn in for a grade once completed.