Executive Office of the President: NSC, OMB, and WHO (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What does EXOP stand for?
What does EXOP stand for?
Executive Office of the President
Three key offices within EXOP
Three key offices within EXOP
NSC, OMB, WHO
When was the NSC formed?
When was the NSC formed?
1947
Which president formed the NSC?
Which president formed the NSC?
Harry Truman
NSC's primary purpose
NSC's primary purpose
National security & foreign policy formation
When did NSC coordinate Afghan troop removal?
When did NSC coordinate Afghan troop removal?
2021
Largest department within EXOP
Largest department within EXOP
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
OMB's main responsibility
OMB's main responsibility
Producing the federal budget
Does the OMB Director need Senate confirmation?
Does the OMB Director need Senate confirmation?
Yes, by Senate vote
Who heads the White House Office?
Who heads the White House Office?
White House Chief of Staff
Do WHO roles require Senate confirmation?
Do WHO roles require Senate confirmation?
No
Trump's WHO turnover rate percentage
Trump's WHO turnover rate percentage
86%
Number of Chiefs of Staff under Trump
Number of Chiefs of Staff under Trump
Four
UK term for PM's special advisers
UK term for PM's special advisers
SPADs (special advisers)