Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Advice

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the advice and consent powers of the Senate?​ 

• A) The vice president appoints ambassadors of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. 
• B) The Senate is obliged to confirm the president's nominees for the Supreme Court and other federal judgeships. 
• C) Nominees for the secretary of state first appear before the Judiciary Committee.  
• D) The Senate has a somewhat freer hand with judicial appointments, because federal judges are expected to be loyal to the president. 
• E) Senate confirmation has always been an important check on the president's power.

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Definitions:

Lower Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the lumbar region of the back, which includes the lower vertebrae of the spine.

Quadratus Lumborum

A muscle in the lower back that helps with the movement of the spine as well as stabilizes the pelvis.

Transversus Abdominis

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall which is deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle.

External Abdominal Oblique

A large muscle on the outer surface of the lower abdomen that functions in rotating and bending the body.