chapter 11.1-2 by Kelly May https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy sections 1 and 2 en-us 2017-10-02 14:34:07 UTC 2017-11-02 14:39:00 UTC hello@padlet.com The Nomination and Confirmation of Cabinet Officials kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193241048
  • The Senate must confirm each person the president nominates to be cabinet secretary.
  • The Senate holds confirmation hearings on the president’s nominees for cabinet posts.
  • Nominees answer questions about their views and background.
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  • The purpose of the cabinet is to advise the president and to lead executive branch departments. 
  • The cabinet meets when the president calls it together.
  • Meetings are private and take place in the cabinet room of the White House
  • the cabinet’s role in decision making depends on the president’s wishes.
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  • No president commands the complete loyalty of cabinet members. 
  • cabinet officials have loyalties to three other constituencies: long-term officials in their own department, members of Congress, and special interest groups.               
  • Presidents naturally prefer to discuss tough problems with people they know and trust. 
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193241581     The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193241958
  • prepares the national budget for the president, who then presents it to Congress.
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193241958     The National Security Council (NSC) kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242050
  • composed of the president’s senior national security advisers and cabinet officials. 
  • advise the president and coordinate American military and foreign policy. 
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242050     The Council of Economic Advisers kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242118
  • assesses the nation’s economic health, predicts future economic conditions, and supports other executive agencies that are involved in economic planning. 
  • proposes solutions to specific problems, such as unemployment or inflation
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  • responsible for developing and implementing the foreign policy of the United States. 
  • represents the United States to the United Nations (UN) 

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  • manages the monetary resources of the country. 
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242457     Interior kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242588
  • executes federal policy and programs to protect natural resources including public lands and minerals.
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242588     Agriculture kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242662 develops and executes policy on farming, agriculture, and food]]> 2017-10-03 00:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242662 Justice kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242714
  • enforces federal laws designed to protect public safety, reduce crime, punish people who break laws, enforce civil rights, and ensure justice for all Americans.
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  • supports the economy by developing and executing policies to promote American businesses and industries
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242761     Labor kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242803
  • administers federal programs to protect and improve the productivity of workers. 
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  • protects the security of our country.
  • It consists of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Air Force as well as the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 17 defense agencies. 
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242870     Health and Human Services kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242935
  • concerned with protecting public health and providing social services to those least able to support themselves.
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242935     Housing and Urban Development kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193242992
  • responsible for national policies and programs that address America’s housing needs, improve and develop the nation’s communities, and enforce fair housing laws.
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  • develops policy and administers a variety of programs relating to transportation
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243039     Energy kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243084
  • executes law and policies about the nation’s energy
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243084     Education kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243109
  • provides assistance to public and private schools, collects data from schools, distributes research results, and administers federal financial aid programs.
    • ]]>     2017-10-03 00:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243109     Veterans Affairs (VA) kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/txlv5s2jytyy/wish/193243132
  • administers benefit programs for veterans and their families and survivors.
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  • coordinates national efforts to protect against acts of terrorism that would jeopardize the American people, key resources, and critical infrastructure.
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  • includes more than 100 independent organizations that are not part of the executive departments.
  • example = NASA
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