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Could a member of congress be appointed by the president to serve as a cabinet member and keep his job in congress to?
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∙ 15y ago
No
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∙ 15y ago
No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
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Cabinet member are appointed by who?
the president
What might happen if the president's cabinet member is not approved by congress?
If a President's cabinet member is not approved by Congress, they cannot assume the position or carry out their responsibilities. The President may choose to nominate someone else for the role or continue with an acting cabinet member. This scenario could potentially hinder the President's ability to effectively govern and implement their policies, as the cabinet member's expertise and leadership would be lacking.
Who appoints cabinet member?
Cabinet members are appointed by the President; with Senate approval.
Which president appointed Robert Weaver as a member of the black cabinet?
roosevelt
How one becomes a member of the cabinet?
Cabinet members are appointed by the president, but must be approved by the Senate. Many are politicians who supported the President.
How does one become a member of cabinet?
Cabinet members are appointed by the president, but must be approved by the Senate. Many are politicians who supported the President.
Which us president appointed the first African American cabinet member?
Barack Obama
How does one join the cabinet?
You become a cabinet member when the President appoints you and the the Congress approves the nomination.
Can a president fire appointees after they have been confirmed by the senate?
The Senate has the power to approve or consent to the appointment of an individual a president nominates to be a member of the Cabinet. However, it has no authority to fire that individual once confirmed. Only the President can fire a Cabinet member. While Congress has no power to fire a Cabinet member, Congress it does have the power of the impeachment process to remove, not fire, the Cabinet member. Grounds for impeachment and removal of a Cabinet member are the same as those for impeachment and removal of the President.
Who may be appointed as member of the cabinet without needing confirmation from the commission on appointments?
Vice President
A member of the congress may not be a member of the president cabinet because such would violate the practice of?
Division of powers.
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.
