executive departments

Presents an introduction to the office of president of the United States, explaining the executive branch of government and the roles that presidents have played in U.S. government and history.

Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the U.S. government, and includes facts about quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the U.S. participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.

Profiles the executive branch of the U.S. government, describing the president's powers and assisting bodies such as the vice president, cabinet, and FBI, and discusses the varying interpretations past presidents have held regarding the limits of presidential power.

Explains what the president's job is like, how he does his job, and how it affects every American's life.

Describes how the Department helps U.S. business and industry, international trade, economic activity, social progress, and fosters scientific research and technological development.

"Learn about how the President is elected, what the Presidential duties are, and who runs the nation if the President gets sick"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the role of the president's cabinet.

Contains brief descriptions and contact information for federal agencies, congressional committees, and private organizations in the Washington, D.C., area, arranged in categories such as employment, health, national security, and transportation; provides contact information for members of Congress; and presents reference lists of related Web sites, governors, and foreign embassies. Includes name, organization, and subject indexes.

Primary source documents, biographical sketches, easy-to-understand charts and graphs, time lines, and glossaries help describe the structure and responsibilities of the Executive Branch of the United States government.