Quick Write(3-4 complete sentences)

Better the occasional faults of a Government that lives in a spirit of charity than the constant omission of a Government frozen in the ice of its own indifference. Franklin Roosevelt, 1936

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ Ronald Reagan, 1986

These quotes from two U.S. Presidents represent very different views of the Federal government & bureaucracy.

1. What are these two views? 2. With which view do you agree? Why?

AGENDADecember 17, 2013

Today’s topics The Federal Bureaucracy

Administrative Unit 2+3 Test corrections end Thurs., Dec. 19

Homework Bring your TEXTBOOK next class Due Jan. 6 - Chapter 16: Read + Glossary terms

16A+16B

Learning GoalsUnit 4 Guide

Is the federal bureaucracy essential to good government?

• What is the difference between a staff agency and a line agency? Which is more important? Why?

• Describe the main differences between the Executive Office of the President and the Cabinet (Executive) departments.

Glossary terms: Chap. 15Book definitions / In my words / Symbols• Bureaucracy• Administration• Staff agencies• Line agencies• Executive Office of the President• National Security Council (NSC)• Office of Management and Budget (OMB)• Cabinet departments• Independent agencies• Independent regulatory commissions• Government corporations

Is Central Catholic a Bureaucracy?

Three Features of a Bureaucracy1. Hierarchical authority2. Job specialization3. Formalized rules

Top

Middle

Bottom

The Executive Branch

Executive Office of the

President

Executive Departments

Independent Agencies

Executive Office of the PresidentWhite House Office– Nerve center of Executive Branch– Staff not subject to Senate confirmation

National Security Council (NSC)– Situation Room (link)– National Security Advisor not confirmed by Senate but

other members of NSC are (Secretary of Defense, Director of National Intelligence, etc.)

Office of Management & Budget (OMB)– Prepares federal budget– Budget = Major policy statement for the Administration– Head of OMB is confirmed by the Senate

Cabinet DepartmentsExecutive Departments

Oldest (created in 1789): Department of State Department of the Treasury Department of War (now Dept. of Defense) Office of the Attorney General (now Dept. of Justice)

Which is the largest (budget)? largest (# of employees)? newest?

The Cabinet Currently 15 executive departments + VP + 6 others What is it? (link) Which Cabinet Department would… (use text pg 436)

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings Straighten up your area

Homework Bring your TEXTBOOK next class Due Jan. 6 - Chapter 16: Read + Glossary

terms 16A+16B