As Head of the Executive Branch, the President Controls About

question 67

Multiple Choice

As head of the executive branch, the president controls about

• A) 1,000 positions, with about 200 requiring Senate confirmation.
• B) 8,000 positions, with about 1,200 requiring Senate confirmation.
• C) 20,000 positions, with about 2,000 requiring Senate confirmation.
• D) 50,000 positions, with about 15,000 requiring Senate confirmation.

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