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The Secretary of State is appointed by the President as part of his cabinet

However, it is not quite so simple as that. The position of "Secretary of State" is not one of appointment, meaning no one is appointed to the position. Instead, the President nominates a candidate for the position.

The candidate is then presented to the United States Senate, where a vote is held to confirm or reject the candidate. The candidate is sworn into duty once they gain the simple majority needed to be confirmed to the position.

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The President names his cabinet members who must be confirmed by the US Senate before they can take office.

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The President of the United States has the duty of appointing cabinet heads. The cabinet members are his advisors, so he must pick people that share his views.

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The Senate confirms all cabinet secretaries that the President appoints.

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The President

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