At the Head of Each Cabinet Department Is a Secretary

question 57

Multiple Choice

At the head of each cabinet department is a secretary. How does a secretary obtain his or her position?

• A) nominated by and answers directly to the senate
• B) nominated by and is subordinate to the judicial branch
• C) nominated by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the state governments
• D) appointed by the president but must be confirmed by the senate
• E) appointed by the president at his or her discretion without oversight

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