Cabinet
A group of the President’s top advisors who lead the 15 executive departments, providing counsel on policy and administration (source notes).
15 Departments
Major components of the federal government responsible for implementing national policies and programs, such as Defense and Education (source notes).
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
A staff organization that assists the President in managing the federal government, including various agencies and advisors (source notes).
National Security Council
An advisory body that provides the President with counsel on military and foreign policy issues, helping coordinate national security efforts (source notes).
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
An agency that assists the President in creating the federal budget, overseeing its implementation, and evaluating agency performance (source notes).
White House Office
The President’s closest personal staff and advisors, responsible for managing daily operations and providing political and policy advice (source notes).
1. How many executive departments are part of the federal government, advising the President and implementing policies?
2. What is a primary cause that has led to the imposition of limits on presidential power?
3. What is the primary role of state and local executive branches?
Executive Departments — number?
15 departments lead federal agencies.
Cabinet — role?
Advises the President on policy.
Presidential Powers — example?
Issue executive orders and pardon.
Order of succession — first?
Vice President assumes presidency.
Vice President — main role?
Succession and presiding over Senate.
Limits on power — example?
Judicial review limits executive privilege.
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