Chief Administrator
By: Drew, Teja, Varshni, and Claire
Definition
Leader of the Executive Branch
Representative of the nation
Runs and directs 2.7 million government officials with a budget of 2.5 trillion a year
Annually meets with the Vice President, secretaries of Defense
Power to control the national budget
Making sure the laws are faithfully executed
Appoint officials as provided for by Congress with the agreement of the majority of Senate
Controlling and appointing the Cabinet
Request written opinions of administrative officials
Fill administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
- In charge of the bureaucracy
Importance
Allows the President to carry out the execution of the law and make sure it is followed
Gives him control over the Executive Branch
Can change the national budget and other laws
- Controls aspects of the bureaucracy such as cabinet members and government officials
The Power to Appoint the Cabinet
Obama and his cabinet
The Power to Meet with Gov Officials
Reagan meeting with officials
To Make Sure Laws are Faithfully Executed
Eisenhower signing the Interstate Highway Act