THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (EXOP) Flashcards
who set exop up
FDR in the 1930’s
What is EXOP
A group of offices that support the president
Includes:
-white house office
-National security council
Who is the head of EXOP role called
White House chief of staff
What is the white house office
Works most closely with the president
A collection of important offices
What offices are in the white house office
Office of the chief of staff
The office of legislative affairs
Office of cabinet affairs
How are appointments to the white house office done
Through the presidents choice
No ratification from congress
Where are most of the white house office’s located
West wing of the white house
What is the National Security Council (NSC)
Presidents main forum for considering national security or foreign policy
Who chairs the NSC
The president
Who are some members of the NSC
Vice President
Secretary of state
Secretary of defense
What does the NSC do
Co-ordinates national security and foreign policy
Responses to domestic or international crises
What was Obama’s relationship with his chief of staff
Worked very closely
Allowed influence and authority even over cabinet officers
What was trump’s relationship with his chief of staff
had 4 in 4 years
Showing less stability within his administration
What was Trump’s approach to wider staff
Frequent sacking of officials and number of resignations led to reports of chaos in white house
He left many positions unfilled
What was Biden’s approach to wider staff
hired a large staff
Many with experience of being in obama’s cabinet
has had limited leaks and good unity
