The Presidents Advisors: What Do They Do?
the administration to guarantee that such information is processed properly, the right course of action is agreed upon, and what is implemented comes to fruition. “The growth of the president’s authority in foreign and military affairs has been the consequence of several factors: the increasing involvement of the United States within the international community, the public’s desire for strong, personal leadership to direct that involvement; and the political ramifications of that leadership on the administration and its policy goals” (Edwards & Wayne 485). With the president’s increased authority comes more direct power to the executive office, yet he must also rely on additional groups for information. Among these groups include the Departments of Treasury, State, Agriculture, and the Office of Management and Budget. One of the most important organizations to the president is the National Security Council [NSC]. “Its mandate is broad—to help define goals and priorities; and to suggest
