It is only natural for the President to appoint people who share his views on government and will work to carry out his programs. Such people are more likely to be found in his own party. A first term president needs to have party support to run for re-election and one way to gain support is through appointments. He may also need to repay people who have helped him get elected the first time by making them an ambassador.
They tend to choose judges that are recommended by the senators, congressmen and leaders from their party . They often owe these people a favor and if not, they want to establish some political capital for future favors. They also want to have people on the bench who share their philosophy of government and such people are more likely to be associated with their party.
It is estimated that about 7500 are appointed by the president. They would not hold their jobs without this appointment.
After the passage of the 17th Amendment, all members of Congress are now elected by popular vote of their district or state. Should a vacancy occur after an election, it is up to the individual state to decide how to fill that vacancy for the remainder of the term. Some states stipulate a special election, others allow the governor to appoint someone, and a few have the state legislature appoint someone.
Congress cannot appoint the President. The United States President is elected by the people through a public vote. You have to be at least 18 years old to vote.
Their constituents* and their political party (mostly democrats or republicans)*Constituents are the people that members of Congress Represent.
They are elected by the people before the president.
No. The members of the US Congress are elected by the people in the district which the Congressman represents. The senators are elected by their states.
When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else? When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else?
during the Recess of the SenateThe president can appoint anybody without anyone's approval because it is one of their privaleges as president. They get to carry out certain duties and this is one pf them
The Grant Administration Scandal: President Ulysses S. Grant used the spoils system to appoint his friends, trusting political leaders-basically people who were on his side after he was elected President.
Congressional recess
Congress is one example. Of course, there are really millions of groups that the President does not appoint.
It is estimated that about 7500 are appointed by the president. They would not hold their jobs without this appointment.
After the passage of the 17th Amendment, all members of Congress are now elected by popular vote of their district or state. Should a vacancy occur after an election, it is up to the individual state to decide how to fill that vacancy for the remainder of the term. Some states stipulate a special election, others allow the governor to appoint someone, and a few have the state legislature appoint someone.
People nominated by the U. S. President, subject to Congressional approval, include the Vice President, when the office becomes vacant in mid-term, federal judges, ambassadors, Cabinet secretaries, generals and admirals.
As the King in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Fortinbras's first political action is to appoint people who will work under him.
because the president almost always needs approval from the senate.
The US Senate has to confirm many presidential appointments.