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What members of this branch can accept or reject appointments to important positions that the president makes?
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How are the members of the 'executive branch' elected or appointed to their post?
Appointed
What body approves Presidential appointments?
Presidential nominations to many important positions, including federal judges, top Cabinet positions, military officer commissions, Ambassadorships to foreign countries, and members of many boards and agencies must be confirmed (approved) by the United States Senate. These nominations become "appointments" when confirmed. The President also selects a large number of people to hold jobs in his administration who are not required by law to be confirmed. These are called "appointments" from the time of the annoucement.
Who approves the President's selection for Cabinet positions?
The president appoints cabinet members with senate approval.
How are presidential appointments approved?
The senate must approve or reject all major appointments made by the president including Supreme court justices, ambassadors, and cabinet members. Appointments require a majority vote or approval. So the Senate must approve it!
Does the president appoint the members of the Executive Office?
Yes - these are mostly the cabinet members. Senate approval of the appointments is required.
Can family members be appointed to high governmental positions like Robert Kennedy was appointed by his brother the president?
yes they can, there is no law that says that the President can not appoint his family members to Governmental positions
What personnel can a president choose without the approval of Congress?
Presidential appointments of Cabinet Members, Federal Court Judges, Ambassadors, Generals and Admirals require the consent of the Senate, and presidential appointments of Vice Presidents require the consent of both Houses of Congress. The President can hire without Congressional approval assistants who do not hold positions of power, such as personal secretaries, chauffeurs and speech writers.
What limitations does the president have in regards to choosing members of his or her cabinet appointments?
The president has no limitations to nominating cabinate members, he can select any U.S. citisen. However any nomination he makes must be confirmed by the senate.
Who can the president appoint?
Some positions that are appointed by the President are Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary for Food Safety, and Secretary for Rural Development. Other positions appointed are Inspector General and Secretary of Defense.
What do board members of the Federal Reserve obtain their positions?
They are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Are members of the Cabinet directly responsible to the President or the legislative branch?
Cabinet secretaries report directly to the President and serve at his discretion. Their appointments do have to be approved by the US Senate.
Advise and consent power?
The Senate has the power to 'advise and consent' to the appointments of the President. These include federal judges and cabinet members.
