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Why is the appointment of vice president as cabinet member does not need confirmation by the commission on appointment?
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∙ 11y ago
The vice-president is elected by the electoral college. He is not appointed by the President and so does not need confirmation by the Senate.
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What is power of appointment of the president?
The president has the power to nominate or appoint judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and other high ranking officials., subject to approval or confirmation by the US Senate.
Does the president appoint cabinet?
yes, the president appoints the cabinet and the senate aproves it
What is confirmation power?
The Senate has the 'confirmation power', they confirm or deny all of the presidents appointments (cabinet, judicial, ambassador). The senate's confirmation power the senate shares with the president the responsibility for filling many high-level government positions.
The president appoints members of what branch?
If you are referring to the President and Vice President, they are elected by the Electoral College according to majority popular vote in each state (this policy is not applicable in Nebraska where the electoral votes are split by percentage inside the state). If you are referring to the Secretaries of the Cabinet Departments, they are appointed by the President upon assuming office. If the President wishes to reappoint the same Cabinet member as his predecessor, there is no further process. If he wishes to appoint somebody new, he must present the candidate to the Senate for a confirmation requiring 2/3 of the Senate to approve the appointment.
Who was the second president to appoint a woman to his cabinet?
The second female cabinet appointment came from President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 when he appointed Oveta Culp Hobby the Secretary of Helth, Education and Welfare. The first President to appoint a woman was Franklin Roosevelt (Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, 1933).
Who may be appointed as member of the cabinet without needing confirmation from the commission on appointments?
Vice President
What is power of appointment of the president?
The president has the power to nominate or appoint judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and other high ranking officials., subject to approval or confirmation by the US Senate.
Does the president appoint cabinet?
yes, the president appoints the cabinet and the senate aproves it
How are people added to the cabinet?
By appointment of the President of the United States.
How often does the senate reject the president's appointment of a cabinet member?
The Senate has the power to reject a President's appointment of a cabinet member, but it does not happen frequently. Over the years, there have been occasional rejections, but it is more common for the Senate to confirm the President's nominees. Ultimately, the confirmation or rejection of cabinet appointments depends on the political dynamics and circumstances at the time.
Is the President's Cabinet chosen by The House of Representatives?
Cabinet members are appointed by the President. They are subject to the confirmation of the Senate; and as their terms are not fixed, they may be replaced at any time by the President.
Which of the following is made up of the president appointment heads in the executive branch?
The Cabinet
Cabinet member senate confirmation?
senate confirmation of cabinet members
What is the term of office for the cabinet member?
Cabinet members do not serve a fixed term. They serve at the will of the President and appointment expires if the President leaves office, but they can be re-appointed if the President so chooses.
What are some appointment made by the president?
Type your answer here... his cabinet, supreme court justices
Are cabinet officers responsible to congress?
implementing the president's program in a particular area while also attempting to influence the president's policies in that area.
Which best describes the confirmation of the president's Cabinet nominees?
A job of the legislative branch (senate).
