Actually, the president can ask them to resign, but in case they refuse to do it, then the president can remove them if Congress decides to do so.
They can be removed only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
It's what gives the President the power to remove non-elected government officials without approval of Congress.
It's what gives the President the power to remove non-elected government officials without approval of Congress.
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The Executive Branch. The President appoints, subject to approval/ confirmation by the Senate.
The President of the United States appoints Cabinet members to assist in the carrying out of the Presidential power of day to day operations in the White House. Members of the Cabinet in managerial positions have to be approved by Congress.
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The Senate (legislative branch) must confirm (approve) these appointments by the President. Thus the power to appoint is divided
The President is the power of the executive branch. He appoints all of the leaders of the 15 departments.
Congress does not directly decide the officials in the executive branch of government. The officials in the executive branch, such as the President and various department heads, are typically appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. However, Congress does have the power to oversee and investigate the actions of these officials, and can also impeach and remove them from office if necessary.
The Senate can remove Federal officials from office. The Senate is responsible for initiating an impeachment of a President of the United States. The Senate can also vote to have a member of the Senate removed for misconduct.
The President appoints new supreme court justices.