chapter 6.3 government

Executive Departments

agencies of the federal government responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility

how have presidents traditionally regarded the role of vice President

as minor role with no real power. The vice president is often a political compromise from the president to select and her party that might oppose her. this is called balancing the ticket. but once in power the vice president has, traditionally, been an empty office.

what do you think would be the most important quality to have in a cabinet member

good knowledge of the department or the issues of the department under her charge. A proven record of political and professional action in the field. for example, the head of education should be someone with a good record on legislative initiatives concerning education, or someone with an excellent and proven record of educative research

what is the executive office of the President?

the EOP is a group of administration officers that serve as counselors to the president in matter of policy both National and foreign

what has led to the growth of executive office of the President?

mainly the expansion of the EOP happened as a consequence of the expanded government of the 1930s. The new agencies that emerged in the decade required management and coordination that President Roosevelt restructured the administration fittingly

what are the formal duties of the vice president

presiding Senate, counting presidential elections votes, substituting the president in case of emergency

besides the job of running the executive department, what have presidents expected their cabinet members to do for them

provide them with good and timely advice and policies that affect each department

what qualities do you think a presidential candidate should look for in a vice president

someone with extensive foreign policy knowledge and experience, well-liked within the party and perhaps with a good reputation among the opposing party

executive office of the President (EOP)

the group of advisers and assistants to the president

council of economic advisers (CEA)

the group of advisers charged with providing the president with expert analysis of the economy and to also assist in forming economic policy

administration

the group of people who work for the executive branch under a specific president

National security council (NSC)

the group of top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the president's administration that focuses on US National security

who makes up the cabinet

the heads of the executive departments

White House office

the key assistance and deputy assistance to the president that handle much of the daily business and the White House

why do you think a president might rely more on the White House office than on the cabinet for counsel?

the members of The White House office work directly and exclusively for the president under the coordination of a chief of staff. The organism is closer to the president and interacts with him every day. The chief of staff is one of the nation most influential officers, he controls the flow of information to the president. The cabinet officers, even when appointed by the president, or not in constant contact with the president aa the members of The White House office

chief of staff

the official who manages the everyday operations of the White House office or who may serve as the primary presidential advisor who controls all the access to the president and helps map political strategy

office of Management and budget (OMB)

the organization set up to develop and implement the federal budget, legislation, government regulations, the management of government finances, and the purchase of goods, services, and property for the entire government