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Do both houses of congress have to confirm the president's appointments?
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∙ 14y ago
The Senate is the only house of Congress that has the power to approve presidential appointments.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo - only the United States Senates confirms Presidential appointments.
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∙ 14y agoAccording to the constitution only the senate under the checks and balances idea
-we are studying it in US history =)
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∙ 12y agoNo
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Which presidents had both houses of Congress controlled by his political party?
mccarthyism
Who must approve all presidential appointments and treaties?
Most presidential appointments, including federal judges, cabinet members and ambassadors, require a simple majority vote of the Senate. Mid-term appointments of vice presidents require a simple majority vote of both Houses of Congress, and treaties require a two-thirds majority vote of the Senate.
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 can overturn a presidents veto?
Vote of two thirds of both houses of Congress (House of Representatives and the Senate).
Why do you think a bill has to pass both houses of Congress to reach the presidents desk?
it is so that, one branch does not bypass another.
Who approves the presidents choice for vice president if the current vp dies?
A majority vote in both Houses of Congress is required.
Should Congress have the power to pass a bill over the presidents veto?
Congress DOES have the power to pass a bill into law over a Presidential veto.
Who has the power to confirm the vice president?
The electoral college that elects the president also elects the vice president. In the event that a new vice president is appointed because of a vacancy, both houses of Congress have to confirm the president's appointee.
If congress goes over a presidents veto what size must they secure?
2/3 majority vote from both houses (House of Representatives and Senate).
What is the process for filling the office of vice president when it is vacant?
The Presidents nominates someone who upon approval by both houses of Congress becomes the vice-president.
What is the 'congress' and name the 2 houses of congress?
Congress is in the Legislative branch, they make laws. The two houses are The house of Representatives and the senate
Which branch can pass over the presidents veto by two thirds majority vote of both houses?
The US Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is the branch that can pass laws.
