Which of the Following Statements About Executive Powers of Appointment

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about executive powers of appointment is LEAST accurate?

• A) The president is free to choose top administrative posts, known as the cabinet, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
• B) Although presidents must secure Senate approval for ambassadors and judges, presidents are free to select their cabinet members without Senate oversight.
• C) The president can temporarily circumvent senatorial oversight by appointing officials while the Senate is in recess.
• D) The Senate has rejected relatively few nominees overall, although such rejections have increased in recent years.
• E) Senate committees put nominees through extensive screening and vetting procedures before voting on confirmation.

Recognize the importance of including environmental performance in a firm's balanced scorecard.

Understand the significance of eco-efficiency and eco-intensity measures in assessing environmental performance.

Understand the role of environmental and social impact measurement in achieving a competitive advantage.

Comprehend the challenges of classifying and reducing climate change costs within current environmental cost tiers.

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