Who are they How are they selected What do they do The Role of the Cabinet President selects cabinet Cabinet Presidential Advisors amp Administration teams Senate must approve all nominations ID: 768070
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Who are they? How are they selected? What do they do?
The Role of the CabinetPresident selects cabinetCabinet – Presidential Advisors & Administration teamsSenate must approve all nominations – Check and BalanceFactors in choosing cabinet Experience in PolicyExperience in their area/departmentAdministrative experienceManage and supervise many people and programsSupport president’s plans Loyalty to party and presidentSupport from various groupsSupport from interest groupsDemographic DiversityRepresent different demographics (race/gender/location)
Public PolicyPublic Policy – plan of action adopted by government decision makers Solve a problem or reach a goalDifferent agencies help conduct public policyBureaucracy – implement laws created by public policy Liaison officers Officers within cabinetsOfficer who helps to make sure bills are being passed through congressSupply information to information to law makers
Steps in the Process of Appointing Members of the CabinetPresidential nominationWhite House reviewPaperwork financial disclosureFBI investigationSenate confirmation hearingsSenate vote (majority needed)
The First Executive Departments:George Washington’s PresidencyDepartment of State - Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Department of the Treasury - Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Department of War - Secretary of Defense Henry KnoxOffice of the Attorney General - Edmund Randolph -became the Department of Justice in 1870
Spoil System vs. Civil Service Spoils SystemPolitician rewarding loyal political supporters“to the victor goes the Spoils”Andrew Jackson appointed loyal members of political party Leads to corruptionCivil Service Government employment based on competitive exams and merit Pendleton Act= requires people to be elected to government positions based on their merit. Illegal to hire or fire someone based on political reasons.
Presidential CabinetAttorney General William BarrRepresentative of the United States to the United Nations UnfilledSecretary of Agriculture Sonny PerdueSecretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.Secretary of Defense Patrick ShanahanSecretary of Education Betsy DeVosSecretary of Veteran Affairs- Robert WilkieSecretary of Energy Rick PerrySecretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen NielsenSecretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, Sr.Secretary of the Interior UnfilledSecretary of Labor Alexander AcostaSecretary of Transportation Elaine ChaoSecretary of the Treasury Steven MnuchinWhite House Chief of Staff Mick MulvaneySecretary of State- Mike Pompeo
Office of the White HouseGroup of advisers “Inner Circle”Political strategy, communicate on behalf of the president, run day-to-day operationsPeople are chosen without Senate approvalClose associates and/or experts in policyChief of Staff – most trusted consultantOversees operations of the White HousePolitical strategy, affect of policy decisions Press Secretary – handle relations with the press In charge of releasing information to the PressResponding to press inquiries relating to White House policyPresident Trump discussing policy with his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Chief of Staff John Kelly looking on.
Department of State & TreasuryHandles the foreign policy of the nationStaffs embassiesAnalyzes data about American interests in other nationsSpeaks for the United States at the United Nations
Department of Homeland SecurityCharged with protecting the security of America’s borders, shores, land and the safety of its peopleNewest department created in 2002 after September 11, 2001
Department of Justice & DefenseOversees the nation’s legal affairsSupervises the agencies that serve as the nation’s police and prison system Enforces antitrust laws
Department of Interior & AgricultureProtects the public lands and natural resources throughout the United StatesOversees relationships with American Indian nations Helps farmers improve incomes and production for home and abroad Develops conservation programsSafeguards the nation’s food supply
Department of Commerce & LaborPromotes and protects the industrial and commercial parts of the economyCarries out the census
Department of Health and Human Services & Housing and Urban DevelopmentOversees programs concerned with health and social services of the American peopleManages federal Medicare and Medicaid
Department of Transportation and EnergyRegulates America’s transportation needs, policies and planningWorks to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient land, sea, rail, and air transportation including monitoring inland waterways and highways
Department of Education & Veteran AffairsEstablishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education, collects data on US schools, and enforces federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rightsIts mission is: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access
Other AgenciesNASA – National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGovernment Corporations – businesses the Federal government operatesFDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationUSPS – United States Postal ServiceCommissions – independent agencies that have government’s authority to issue licenses and issue fines and chargesFCC – Federal communication commissionEPA – Environmental Protection Agency FTC – Federal Trade CommissionFEC – Federal Election Commission