It does not apply to executive orders. This allows the President to do his job without a lot of unnecessary interference.
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Yes, the senate does have the power of advice and consent on presidential appointments and treaties. Read Section 2, Article II of the Constitution of the United States of America.
"He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur"...
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The President appoints federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, with the advice and consent of the Senate. That means the Senate must approve the President's nomination by a simple majority vote before the appointment process can be completed.
Four of the powers of the President of the US outlined in Article 2 are:The power to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment;The power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur;The power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law;The power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session.