Condoleezza Rice
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 position of secretary of state is a cabinet position and is appointed by the President of the United States. Each term is four years and the President could appoint the secretary of State for two terms.
George Washington appointed Thomas Jefferson as the first Secretary of State of the US (1790-1793).
Secretary of State
Madeline Albright was Secretary of State during Clinton's second term.
No ex-president has later become a Secretary of State- six have moved up from Secretary of State to president, however.
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the U.S. Department of State, concerned with Foreign Affairs. Secretary of State is also the Highest- Ranking Cabinet Secretary in the President's Cabinet. The president choose the secretary of state.
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the U.S. Department of State, concerned with Foreign Affairs. Secretary of State is also the Highest- Ranking Cabinet Secretary in the President's Cabinet. The president choose the secretary of state.
Yes, the president has the authority to nominate and appoint cabinet members, including the secretary of state. However, appointing a close family member raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and nepotism. It is important to consider the qualifications and experience of the individual in question before making such an appointment.
Barry Faure is the Secretary of State in the Office of the President of Seychelles.
president washington's secretary of the treasury's home state was from virginia
The Speaker of the House of Representatives.