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What if the Senate feels that the president has not made a good choice for an appointment What can the Senate do?
According to Article II, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the President shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, judges and other high ranking officials. The senate holds hearings to determine the suitability of the nominee and confirms the nomination by a majority vote.
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JordanAccording to Article II, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the President shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, judges and other high ranking officials. The senate holds hearings to determine the suitability of the nominee and confirms the nomination by a majority vote.
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How does the President resume his office when he is able?
He/ She sends letters to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate announcing that his/ her inability to fulfill the duties of the office of the President has passed.
Who can be named to the federal bench by a president?
The President has the authority to nominate anyone he (or she) feels would be an asset to the Court. Neither the US Constitution nor federal law list any qualifications or requirements for serving on the bench. According to federal law, the nominee must be a US citizen, but is not required to be a natural citizen.For information about practical consideration used in selecting US Supreme Court justices, see Related Questions, below.
In case the president is unable to perform his duties due to illness. his powers can be discharged by the vice president as acting president?
Yes the president would pass his "active presidency" to the vice president, however this would ONLY be true if it was a permanent incapacitation. ______________________________________________________ actually the 25th amendment says "if the president notifies congress of being unable to serve, the vice president becomes president until the president once again feels able to serve". which means it wouldn't ONLY be true if it was 'permanent incapacitation'
What characteristics do the senate look for in a federal judge nominee?
intelligent, unbiased, quick thinker, ability to read people, to make decisions, patient, assertive, even-tempered, understanding, one who's willing to hand down rulings that contradict with his or her own personal beliefs when he feels necessary
Does the constitution state that the president must be a male?
No, it does not. It is possible for a woman to be elected, it just hasn't happened yet. Last year Hillary Clinton was running for the Democratic candidate spot but lost to eventual and current president Barack Obama
