faithfully execute federal laws
are knowledgable in a specific subject area
includes White House offices
began as 4 departments headed by secretaries
thousands of employees offices throughout the country
serve as head of the executive branch
includes various councils and advisors that help the president
to enforce laws he doesn't agree with
approved by majority vote of senate
created by George Washington
includes 15 executive departments
all constitutionally valid laws
can be fired by the president at any time
created out of necessity to help get work done
a budget to carryout its duties
serve at the "pleasure of the president"
a group of people that advise the president
15 department heads called secretaries
nominated by the president
