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Does the president need senate approval to appoint the director of the FBI?
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The president needs the "advice and consent" (confirmation) of the U. S. Senate to appoint the Director of the F.B.I. The confirmation hearings are held by the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Who has the power to appoint officers with approval of the senate?
the president
What part does advice and consent play in the U.S. Constitution?
the senate must have two thirds approval for the president to appoint officials the senate must have two thirds approval for the president to appoint officials
Does the president need Senate approval to appoint members of the White House staff?
nope
Does a President need Congress approval to appoint Secretary of State?
Congress does not have to give approval to appoint the President's choice for Secretary of State. However, a confirmation hearing takes place before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The president can appoint a nominee to the Supreme Court with the approval of the?
Senate. The Senate must give a majority vote to approve a Supreme Court nominee.
What approval of does the president needs to appoint people to many positions?
The US Senate has to confirm many presidential appointments.
Does the president appoint the members of the Executive Office?
Yes - these are mostly the cabinet members. Senate approval of the appointments is required.
When can the president appoint people without approval of 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
How does the legislative branch limit or check the president's powers to appoint people to his cabinet?
because the president almost always needs approval from the senate.
What would happen if the president could appoint anyone as a federal judge without senate approval?
Chaos would ensue
Is this true or false The President can appoint a Supreme Court Justice with Senate approval?
True- such is how Supreme Court Justices are chosen.
What amendment if a president dies and the vice -president assumes the office the new president may appoint a new vice-president with a majority approval of both the house and senate?
20th Amendment
