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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Definitions:

Conglomerate Merger

A union between firms that are involved in totally unrelated business activities.

Vertical Merger

A merger between companies in the same industry but at different stages of the production process, aiming at creating efficiencies or reducing costs.

Consolidation

The process of combining multiple accounts or businesses into a single entity, often for the purpose of simplifying financial statements or achieving operational efficiencies.

Holding Company

A company that owns other companies. A parent company.