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President George W. Bush talks with the media during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room Monday, Feb. 5, 2007. "I appreciate my Cabinet joining me today as we discussed our budget," said the President. "Today we submit a budget to the United States Congress that shows we can balance the budget in five years without raising taxes." White House photo by David Bohrer

President Bush's Cabinet One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of their respective offices.

Cabinet Room History Take a look at the history of the Cabinet Room and watch Former Chief of Staff Andrew Card's tour of the Cabinet Room. » 360-Degree Tour »

Executive Office of the President



Council of Economic Advisers Council on Environmental Quality Domestic Policy Council Homeland Security Council National Economic Council National Security Council Office of Administration Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives	Office of Management and Budget Office of National AIDS Policy Office of National Drug Control Policy Office of Science & Technology Policy Office of the United States Trade Representative President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board USA Freedom Corps White House Military Office

Branches of Government

Executive Branch The power of the executive branch is vested in the President, who also serves as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.	Judicial Branch The judicial branch hears cases that challenge or require interpretation of the legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President.	Legislative Branch The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Congress, which is divided into two chambers -- the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Additional Government Resources

Agencies & Commissions An alphabetized list of different Federal Agencies and Commissions.		Federal Statistics The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators.		Citizens Handbook Located in this handbook are a number of useful ways of finding government information.

Fellowships / Internships White House Fellowships and Internships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working and observing at the highest levels of the federal government. Fellowships » Internships »		Appointments One of President Bush's top priorities is to select men and women of the greatest ability and highest ethical and professional integrity to serve in policymaking and key administrative positions. Nominations » Application »		Freedom of Information Act The President's immediate personal staff and units within the EOP whose sole function is to advise and assist the President are not subject to FOIA.