1. Homework: OL 8.4 due Friday FrontPage: Grab a computer and log on.

2. Chapter 10, Section 1 (continued…)

4. Independent Agencies (IAs) of the Federal Government  Not part of the Cabinet departments  But perform functions in the same way that agencies/bureaus/departments in the cabinet do  Why are they independent of a cabinet department?  Cover areas of government that don’t fall neatly under a cabinet “area”  NASA  Need to be independent and report directly to President for other reasons  CIA

5. 3 types of Independent Agencies  Regulatory Commissions  Purpose is to write rules and police areas of the economy and industry  Government corporations  Just like a private business; goal is to provide a service for a profit  Independent Executive Agencies  For lack of a better term…just like cabinet agencies, bureaus, etc.  Just don’t fall under a cabinet department, or need to remain independent in order to do their jobs effectively.

6. Need to know…  What is the purpose of each type of IA?  What is the leadership situation in each of these types of IAs?  How many people at the top?  How do they get there (appointed, elected, etc.)?  How long do they serve?  What are some examples of these IAs?