https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4 3.3 en-us 2017-11-29 13:58:18 UTC 2026-02-14 12:51:17 UTC hello@padlet.com megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211386741 The executive branch enforces laws made by the Legislative Branch. It includes the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards.]]> 2017-11-29 14:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211386741 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211387416 According to the text, members of the cabinet, “serve as some of the president’s closest advisers” (Democracy 11). They assist him in making decisions and policies. Presidents can choose to use their cabinet members however often they want. ]]> 2017-11-29 14:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211387416 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211387747 About the executive branch, the text states, “Staff in the EOP gather information, develop policy, and advise the president... staffs include attorneys, scientists, social scientists, and other highly technical or professional personnel” (Democracy 11). The largest department is the OMB (Office of Management and Budget). They organize the national budget, review agency regulations and legislative proposals. The NSC (National Security Council), “... advise the president and coordinate American military and foreign policy. They also coordinate the government’s planning for and response to domestic terrorism and catastrophes” (Democracy 11). There is also the council of Economic Advisors which, “assesses the nation’s economic health, predicts future economic conditions, and supports other executive agencies that are involved in economic planning. It also proposes solutions to specific problems... prepares an annual report that the president gives Congress on the state of the economy” (Democracy 11). ]]> 2017-11-29 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/211387747 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212839891 2017-12-04 13:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212839891 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212840967 2017-12-04 13:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212840967 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212842370 2017-12-04 13:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212842370 megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212843808 2017-12-04 14:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/r0hkowx3txd4/wish/212843808