The Executive Branch Of Government - Structure Of Executive Branch

The video tutorial explains the structure and functions of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, focusing on the Executive Office of the President, the White House Office, the Office of the Vice President, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Council of Economic Advisors. It highlights the roles and responsibilities of key offices and officials, including the President, Vice President, and various advisors, in managing government operations, preparing budgets, and influencing economic policies.

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Executive Office of the President in 1939?

• To increase the president's salary

• To create more independent regulatory commissions

• To manage the growing government bureaucracy

• To reduce the number of government employees

Who are considered the most influential members of the White House Office?

• The vice president and the deputy press secretary

• The chief of staff and the council to the president

• The press secretary and the communications director

• The legislative strategy coordinator and the policy advisor

What is one of the constitutional roles of the vice president?

• To veto bills passed by Congress

• To break a tie in the United States Senate

• To manage the federal budget

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

What is the primary function of the Office of Management and Budget?

• To conduct foreign policy negotiations

• To prepare the annual federal budget

• To oversee the president's speeches

• To manage the White House staff

How does the Council of Economic Advisors assist the president?

• By managing the White House staff

• By preparing the annual economic report to Congress

• By overseeing the president's speeches

• By conducting foreign policy negotiations