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Presidential appointment must be approved by who?
when approved by the Senate
What process by which the presidential appointment is approved by the Senate?
Confirmation
Do the members of the President's cabinet go through Senate hearings?
Their appointment must be approved by the Senate, so Senate hearings are a possibility.
What action of the President must be approved by the Senate?
The appointment of executive branch official must approved by the Senate. These include cabinet appointments and ambassadors. The US Constitution requires this interaction.
Who approves presidential appointment?
The Senate must approve high level appointments before they can take effect. They do not always give their approval.
Can the house of representatives approve a presidential appointment with a two-thirds majority vote?
No, appointments are approved by the Senate; not the House of Representatives.
Who approves presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
Appointments to the Supreme Court are nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. There is a hearing, and one more than half of the Senate must approve in the affirmative for the appointment to be valid.
What is the senate check on appointments of federal judges?
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
When a presidential appointment does not get approved by the Senate due to ideological reasons it is referred to as?
The term "Borked" was coined after Justice Robert Bork, having been nominated by President Reagan, was not approved by the Senate. Bork was involved in controversy regarding the Watergate scandal and had many of his views on minorities and affirmative action called into question.
Does the Senate approve appointments?
yes the senate approves an appointment
Who is a presidential appointment approved by?
Congress
What was one important precendent set by George Washington during his term in the office?
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.
