I. Exec. branch is organized like a pyramid, with the Pres. at
the top.
A. below the Pres. is a group of handpicked officials
B. also included are other lesser officials/staff
C. this group changes w/ each Pres. and is known as his/her administration
II. Executive Office of the President (EOP)
A. EOP was created in 1939
B. EOP is responsible for advising the President
(no office in the EOP actually makes
or enforces policies)
C. Offices w/in the EOP
1. White House Office (closest
advisors and staff)
a. Chief of Staff (most powerful)
1. decides who sees the Pres. and what items make it onto his agenda
2. often called the "gatekeeper"
b. Press Secretary
1. provides the media with info. about the Pres.
c. Other Assistants
1. speechwriters, clerical staff, personal assistants
2. Office of Management &
Budget (OMB)
a. helps Pres. prepare his annual budget proposal to Congress
b. OMB takes the Pres' goals and gives him detailed spending estimates
3. National Security Council
(NSC)
a. advises on matters of national safety
b. includes the VP, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and National
Security
Advisor
c. supervises the CIA as well