Historically, What Is True of Most Nominees for Presidential Appointments

question 62

Multiple Choice

Historically, what is true of most nominees for presidential appointments that require Senate approval?

• A) They are not approved by the Senate.
• B) They are approved without much debate or controversy.
• C) They are approved but most often with considerable debate and controversy.
• D) They must have a nonpolitical background to be approved by the Senate.

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Definitions:

Sherman

Refers to William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union General during the American Civil War known for his March to the Sea and the concept of "total war."

Total War

A strategy of warfare that mobilizes all of a nation's resources, including civilians and the economy, to achieve a complete victory, often disregarding the distinction between combatant and non-combatant targets.

Atlanta

is the capital city of Georgia in the United States, known for its significant role in the civil rights movement and as a major economic and cultural center in the southeast.

Civil War

A war between citizens of the same country, often due to political, social, or economic disagreements.