The EOP consists of?

• A. The immediate staff of the President and support staff
• B. The heads of the executive departments
• C. Agencies outside the executive offices
• D. A government corporation

Answer: (A)

The Executive Office of the President is made up of the President’s immediate staff and the support staff who help with daily work, policy development, and coordination across the White House. This includes the White House Office and key supporting bodies like the Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, and the Council of Economic Advisers. These offices report directly to the President and are focused on assisting with the President’s agenda and decisions.

This is different from the people who serve in the Cabinet—the heads of the executive departments—who are part of the broader executive branch but not the President’s internal staff. It’s also not made up of agencies outside the executive offices or a government corporation, which operate more independently from the White House. The EOP is specifically the President’s own staff and the offices that support them.