Exploring the Structure of the Executive Branch

The video tutorial explains the organization of the Executive Branch, starting with its small beginnings under George Washington to its current size with over three million employees. It details the structure of the Bureaucracy, which is divided into the Executive Office of the President and the Executive Departments. The Executive Office includes the Vice President, White House Staff, and advisory groups like the OMB and NSC. The Executive Departments, currently numbering 15, handle various national functions, with department heads forming the President's cabinet.

How many government officials were there in the Executive Branch during George Washington's presidency?

• A few thousand

• A few million

• A few dozen

• A few hundred

What is the primary role of the Vice President according to the Constitution?

• To manage the White House staff

• To preside over the Senate and vote in case of a tie

• To oversee the Department of Defense

• To prepare the national budget

Who are included in the White House staff?

• Military advisors and department heads

• Legal experts, office workers, and speechwriters

• State governors and mayors

• Foreign diplomats and ambassadors

What is the main function of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

• To protect public lands and natural resources

• To oversee public education programs

• To prepare the official yearly budget for the President

• To manage national security

Which group helps the President with national defense and foreign policy?

• Department of the Interior

• Department of Education

• National Security Council

• Office of Management and Budget

How many executive departments are there currently?

• 15

• 10

• 12

• 20

What does the Department of the Interior oversee?

• National defense

• National budget preparation

• Public education programs

• Public lands, fish, wildlife, and natural resources

When was the Department of Education established?

• 1849

• 1979

• 1945

• 2001

What is the title of the head of the Department of Justice?

• Secretary of Justice

• Attorney General

• Director of Justice

• Chief Justice

Who makes up the President's cabinet?

• Military advisors

• State governors

• Foreign diplomats

• The 15 department heads