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A Democratic president faced with a Republican-majority Senate is trying to appoint judges to the federal bench Which of the following is the most likely reason that his appointments might be blocked?
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A president is more likely to appoint judges who would agree with him ideologically, and therefore, would be opposed by his ideological rivals in the Senate.
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Can the Supreme Court approve President's appointments?
No, the Senate must confirm the President's appointments.
Which one of a president's appointments does not need Senate approval?
recess appointments
What are 3 powers of the president?
Military powers, treaties; appointments and temporary appointments
Who are appointments to the federal judiciary made by?
President
Who can reject President's appointments and refuse to ratify treaties?
According the United States Constitution, the US Senate can refuse the president's appointments. It can also reject treaties that have been agreed to by the president.
Who must approve the presidents appointments for US officials?
The Senate must approve any of the President's appointments.
What do Harding's appointments indicate about his judgment?
His appointments show his judgment is quite erratic. Probably why he was such a bad President.
What do harding's appointments indicate about his judgments?
His appointments show his judgment is quite erratic. Probably why he was such a bad President.
The number of political appointments available to the president?
The number of political appointments available to a president varies. The number of open position varies greatly from year to year.
President Andrew Jackson reflected policies and practices surrounding the following?
Indian Removal, the Democratic party, and "Manifest Destiny"
All the following were a presidential candidate in the 1860 election except:?
abrham lincoln
Can the president bypass Congress in any of his appointments?
The president cannot bypass a Constitutionally mandated consent to an appointment. Congress has authorized the president to make certain appointments without Senate approval, but that does not mean that the president is bypassing the Senate. In addition, the president may make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session, but those are must eventually be confirmed when the Senate reconvenes.
