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A recent example of a political appointee was just made by US President Obama. He appointed a Democrat to be the Ebola Czar. This position is to oversee the situations involving the Ebola virus in the USA.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe US Government's code of ethics says that it is 'any appointment by the President, the Vice President, or by any agency head'. In everyday usage, it often means an appointment not merely based on someone's capabilities alone, but largely based on someone's political alliance to the person making the appointment.
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The appointment of political supporters to political office?
patronage
What is the definition of a political appointment?
An appointment that is made for purely political reasons, having no bearing on the recipients suitability or competence. -Unfortunately very common in modern government.
What was Harding friends who received political appointment known as?
fall guys
An appointment to pay off political debt is called?
It usually refers to relatives, but giving political jobs/appointments in return for political favors is nepotism.
Why does the supreme court feel less political pressure than congress in making judgments about the constitution?
Appointment is for life. Beyond political restrabution.
What is an appointer?
An appointment can be a rendez-vous, an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time and place. An appointment can also be a job that is given to someone by a person in power; a political appointment.
Has an appointment or have an appointment?
That depends on who has the appointment, for example:I have an appointment.You have an appointment. (singular)He has an appointment. (the third person, singular uses the verb 'has')It has an appointment. (the car, perhaps)We have an appointment.You have an appointment. (plural)They have an appointment.
The spoils system referred to the?
appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions.
What is the rarest mermaid magic?
The rarest mermaid spell is 'The retention of ethic after the appointment of Political Power'. So far no mermaid has ever been able to effect it.
Is He has an appointment or he have an appointment correct?
He has an appointment is correct. He had an appointment is the past tense
What is a sentence for the word appointment?
We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.I will make you an appointment to see Mr Crawley.
How can presidents influence courts via the appointment process?
The president tries to choose nominees who agree with his political and judicial philosophy. However, he also has to pick people the Senate will confirm.
