Which statement best describes the president's authority in appointing individuals to Cabinet secretaries.
A. The president confirms cabinet secretaries after interviewing individuals.
B. The president has the sole power to nominate and confirm cabinet secretaries.
C. The president approves individuals for cabinet secretaries that are nominated by the state.
D. The president nominates possible candidates for cabinet secretaries and send their nominations to the state.
3 answers
B. The president has the sole power to nominate and confirm cabinet secretaries.
Why was the Senate given the power of advise and consent?
A. The framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
B. The framers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
C. The framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
D. The framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
A. The framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.
B. The framers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.
C. The framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.
D. The framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.
D. The framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.