The Executive Office of the President

Created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The White House Office

• The President’s closest advisors and personal staff.

• The most powerful official is the Chief of Staff (decides who can see the President and what is important to be discussed).

• Press Secretary rep’s President to the national media .

Office of Management and Budget

• Prepares the budget• Decides with President how much

money should go to each government program

National Security Council

• Advise the President on all matters affecting the safety and security on the U.S.

• Members include: Vice Pres., Sec. of State, Sec. of Defense and others.

• NSC supervises the CIA

Other Offices in the EOP

• Council of Economic Advisers, Council of Environmental Quality, Office of Science Technology Policy, Office of Administration, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Office of National Drug Control Policy….all help make informed decisions.