113009 gov bureaucracy 50m

Good Day!

DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 11/30/09, Topic: Bureaucracy2) On the next line, write “Opener #49” and then:

1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent.2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND

Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND

Summary of the clip OR/AND

Other things going on in the news.Announcements: NoneIntro Music: Untitled

Agenda1) Introducing the Bureaucracy2) Military Introduction3) Tomorrow: 9/11 Introduction

What you will be able to do:1) What is the bureaucracy?

Reminder1) Find & complete your 4 news pods

Participation (10 points a week)Negative Mark: Minus 2 Points Each0 Check: 6 Points1 Check: 7 Points2 Checks: 8 Points3 Checks: 9 Points4 Checks: 10 Points 5 Checks: 11 Points (+1 EC)6 Checks: 12 Points (+2 EC)7 Checks: 13 Points (+3 EC)8 Checks: 14 Points (+4 EC)

Mock Quiz1) When a president orders the bureaucracy to do

something, without congress’ permission, it isa) Illegalb) Called a signing statementc) Called an executive order

2) When Congress passes a law AND the president wants to give his/her opinion on the law, it is

a) Not allowedb) Called a signing statementc) Called an executive order

Review 1) Legislative Branch: Research laws, creates

laws, and investigates if laws are being carried out by the executive branch

2) Executive Branch: President overseas the bureaucracy in executing the laws of Congress

3) Judicial Branch: Interprets the constitutional and laws for the country when people disagree to their interpretation.

Review4) Former Powers all found in Art. 2 of

Constitution), pres power limited to:a) “Take care…laws be faithfully executed”b) Commander of militaryc) Pick top bureaucratic officials, judges,

ambassadorsd) Make treatiese) Control diplomatic recognitionf) Grant pardons

g) Give Cong. guidance in State of Unions

h) Veto bills (Art. 2)

PRESIDENTCongress

Bureaucracy4mil+*

Executive Office1000+

Independent Regulatory Agencies (Pres appoints,

but can’t fire)

Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes”

PRESIDENT CALLS THE SHOTS:He can order any of them, but only fire their leaders.

Supreme Court

CIA+NSA

DoD+State

DHS+DOJ+FBI

Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes” 1) Executive Office Staff: 1000+ work directly

for President/White House. Sole purpose is to be loyal + serve White House.a) Chief of Staff: Manages his/her time.(Obama: R. Emanuel)b) National Security Advisor: (Gen. Jones)c) Press Secretary: Speaks to media (R. Gibb)

Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes” 2) Bureaucracy (Bu): Part of Executive Branch,

govt dept + agencies that execute the laws. 4 mil+ workers (top 4000+ appointed by pres)

3) Bu Secretaries: Secs hired/fired by Pres at any time. Sec balance loyalty to pres and their dept

Choosing Your Secretaries, Consider: Loyalist, Rivals, Skills, Political Advantage

Often first pick Secretaries of State, Defense, Treasury based on loyalist or rivals, and skills.

Pick Lesser Secretaries for political advantage.

Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes” 4) POTUS’ Work Schedule: Executive Office Staff: DailyCabinet of Secretaries: Weekly (+ case by case)National Security Council: Key Ex Office + Seccase by case (intel briefing daily)VP: Weekly

Work #49a, “Cabinet Selection Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write

which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks

(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5

CON: Choose loyal members1) You need the bureaucracy (dept) to do what you order

2) Loyalty means efficiency, things get done

PRO: Choose a team of rivals1) You want to surrounded by people who will bring new ideas

2) Diversity in political ideas means better govt, + one that more ppl trust

5) Federal Register: Contains rules Bu’s add to laws (Cong + Pres often leave laws vague, so Bu make laws enforceable)

6) Hearing: Like Cong., Bu have hearing before making rules, citizens/lobbyist can give input.

7) Freedom of Information Act (1966): If citizens request gov info, burden on gov to prove there is a privacy or security reason not to reveal.

8) Defense Department: Military policiesDoD workers are Bu (but soldiers ruled by independent military rules)

a) Secretary of Defense: Robert Gatesb) Central Command (Mid East): David Petraeusc) Commander in Afghanistan: Stanley McChrystal

NSA Advisor:James Jones

Sec of Defense:Roberts Gates

GeneralPetraeus

GeneralMcChrystal

9) Iron Triangle: Former Bu’s often get hired by the businesses they regulate, + business leaders often get appointed to lead Bu’s

Military Industrial Complex Video

Iron Triangle Military Industrial Complex

Congress

Bureaucracy Corporations

Congress

MilitaryWeapon

Companies

V-22Planned Cost: $2 BillionFinal Real Cost: $30 BillionControversy:History of crashesInability to safely crash land with out no power

US Aircraft Carrier (Nimitz Class)90 fighter planes, 3000 personnel$4.5 Billion

Work #49b, “Military Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write

which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks

(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5

CON: We can not cut the military budget1) America faces more complex threats now than ever

2) Cutting the budget would cost millions jobs

PRO: We can cut the military budget by at least 50%1) We will still be the world’s largest military 2) We can focus on fighting terrorism, and cut “Cold War” weapon programs like carriers

Work #49c, Title “Video: V-22 Case Study”

1) Copy Source Title: Wired+Nat Geo

2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections

Workbook Check (100 Points): Make Sure:1) Name + Period written on cover

AND side of notebook2) Opener #s are highlighted3) Plastic bag inside inside cover4) Schedule/syllabus inside cover5) Reference sheets inside cover

Staple with the staples grappling in.

Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections

for a possible workbook quiz.2) Pick and listen to your 4 news

podcast by next Monday.

Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang (if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in)