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Good Day!
DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY1) Write: Date: 11/30/09, Topic: Bureaucracy2) On the next line, write “Opener #49” and then:
1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent.2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about:Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND
Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND
Summary of the clip OR/AND
Other things going on in the news.Announcements: NoneIntro Music: Untitled
Agenda1) Introducing the Bureaucracy2) Military Introduction3) Tomorrow: 9/11 Introduction
What you will be able to do:1) What is the bureaucracy?
for President/White House. Sole purpose is to be loyal + serve White House.a) Chief of Staff: Manages his/her time.(Obama: R. Emanuel)b) National Security Advisor: (Gen. Jones)c) Press Secretary: Speaks to media (R. Gibb)
Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes” 2) Bureaucracy (Bu): Part of Executive Branch,
govt dept + agencies that execute the laws. 4 mil+ workers (top 4000+ appointed by pres)
3) Bu Secretaries: Secs hired/fired by Pres at any time. Sec balance loyalty to pres and their dept
Choosing Your Secretaries, Consider: Loyalist, Rivals, Skills, Political Advantage
Often first pick Secretaries of State, Defense, Treasury based on loyalist or rivals, and skills.
Pick Lesser Secretaries for political advantage.
Notes #49a, Title: “Bureaucracy Notes” 4) POTUS’ Work Schedule: Executive Office Staff: DailyCabinet of Secretaries: Weekly (+ case by case)National Security Council: Key Ex Office + Seccase by case (intel briefing daily)VP: Weekly
Work #49a, “Cabinet Selection Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write
which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks
(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5
CON: Choose loyal members1) You need the bureaucracy (dept) to do what you order
2) Loyalty means efficiency, things get done
PRO: Choose a team of rivals1) You want to surrounded by people who will bring new ideas
2) Diversity in political ideas means better govt, + one that more ppl trust
5) Federal Register: Contains rules Bu’s add to laws (Cong + Pres often leave laws vague, so Bu make laws enforceable)
6) Hearing: Like Cong., Bu have hearing before making rules, citizens/lobbyist can give input.
7) Freedom of Information Act (1966): If citizens request gov info, burden on gov to prove there is a privacy or security reason not to reveal.
8) Defense Department: Military policiesDoD workers are Bu (but soldiers ruled by independent military rules)
a) Secretary of Defense: Robert Gatesb) Central Command (Mid East): David Petraeusc) Commander in Afghanistan: Stanley McChrystal
9) Iron Triangle: Former Bu’s often get hired by the businesses they regulate, + business leaders often get appointed to lead Bu’s
Military Industrial Complex Video
Iron Triangle Military Industrial Complex
Congress
Bureaucracy Corporations
Congress
MilitaryWeapon
Companies
V-22Planned Cost: $2 BillionFinal Real Cost: $30 BillionControversy:History of crashesInability to safely crash land with out no power
US Aircraft Carrier (Nimitz Class)90 fighter planes, 3000 personnel$4.5 Billion
Work #49b, “Military Debate”1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write
which you choose and explain why.2) Then write down what your partner thinks
(include their name at the end).1 2 3 4 5
CON: We can not cut the military budget1) America faces more complex threats now than ever
2) Cutting the budget would cost millions jobs
PRO: We can cut the military budget by at least 50%1) We will still be the world’s largest military 2) We can focus on fighting terrorism, and cut “Cold War” weapon programs like carriers
Work #49c, Title “Video: V-22 Case Study”
1) Copy Source Title: Wired+Nat Geo
2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion (include their name at the end). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
Workbook Check (100 Points): Make Sure:1) Name + Period written on cover
AND side of notebook2) Opener #s are highlighted3) Plastic bag inside inside cover4) Schedule/syllabus inside cover5) Reference sheets inside cover
Staple with the staples grappling in.
Homework: 1) Study today’s notes + work sections
for a possible workbook quiz.2) Pick and listen to your 4 news
podcast by next Monday.
Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang (if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in)