President and His White House Staff
Madison Solomon
Presidential Succession
The Presidential Succession is important to have in place in case something happens to our president.
The "VP"
The vise president is the runner up to be the next president if need be. They don't have many other responsibilities than that besides being the president of the senate.
Prominence of The VP Overtime
When FDR was promoted to president the importance of the VP changed. They are now always prepared to take charge. They are also involved in some of the 'president stuff' if the president allows them to do.
The Presidential Cabinet and Their Duties
Made up of the heads of the executive department. They have duties in the departments they represent, and they assist the president whenever they are asked too. They play a huge role in the presidential succession.
National Security Council
The NSC help assist the president in making foreign policies and coordinating national security. The regular members are the president, the VP, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and the assistant of National Security Affairs.
Office of Management and Budget
Their Job to assist the president in the annual federal budget.
Federal Bureaucracy
A combination of agencies and departments that carry out responsibilities from congressional legislation
Agencies Within the Cabinet Departments
FBI - protect and defend united states against foreign attacks
DEA - responsible to prevent drug smuggling
U.S. Marshall - handles fugitives and prisoners, keep them away from others
National Parks Service - administer national parks, museums, etc.
Forest Service - administer national forests and grasslands
Coast Guard - branch of armed forces that protects U.S. at sea
Marines - Marine Corps, trained to defend on land or sea
Navy - conducts all military operations at sea
Independent Agencies
Justice - Nation's legal affairs
Interior - Natural Resources
Defense - Protecting America
Treasury - Manage America's money
Regulatory Commissions
Food and Drug Administration - Responsible for protecting and promoting public health
Federal Trade Commission - antitrust and consumer protection in the marketplace
FCC - regulates interstate communications
DOE - handles U.S. energy and nuclear materials