The US Senate Plays a Pivotal Role in the Selection of of Cabinet

question 25

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Senate plays a pivotal role in the selection of cabinet officers and federal judges. What is this role?

• A) The Senate recommends all appointees to the president.
• B) Each senator must be consulted by the president during the confirmation process.
• C) The president is required to appoint any candidate recommended by the Senate.
• D) The president chooses the appointee but the Senate must confirm that appointment before the candidate assumes the office.
• E) The Senate recommends the nominee and the president confirms the appointment.

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