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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Definitions:

Histrionic

Relating to a personality disorder characterized by excessive emotions, attention-seeking, and dramatic behavior.

Flamboyant

Characterized by or tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

Emotional Displays

The observable manifestations of emotions through facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other behaviors.

Psychopathy

A personality disorder indicated by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, egotistical traits.