He has the ability to appoint supreme court judges, which each serve revolving terms of ten years each. Thus, the same group of judges have been perfoming since the 1800s He has the ability to appoint supreme court judges, which each serve revolving terms of ten years each. Thus, the same group of judges have been perfoming since the 1800s
The President is not representing himself when he gives such orders; he is representing the Office of the Presidency. Even when the individual is no longer in office, the U.S. Presidency continues.
President Bush is going to be president until January 20, 2009. When he leaves office, either Obama or Mccain will take over.
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He was angry because Garfield did not appoint him to the federal office he was seeking.
There is no succession to the office of Vice President. Any President, no matter how he attains the office, can appoint a replacement Vice President to be confirmed by a majority of both houses of the Congress. This was established by the 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967. Prior to that time, the office remained vacant until another Presidential election.
Article Two of the United States Constitution
Directed Congress to appoint a president
Directed Congress to appoint a president
28th
Yes - these are mostly the cabinet members. Senate approval of the appointments is required.
20th Amendment
The President officially leaves office on January 20th at 12:00 noon after an election year.