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What is required to comfirm or approve a presidential appointment of a new vice president if the office becomes vacant?
The U.S. Constitution, Amendment XXV, Section 2 states,
"Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."
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Who approves presidential appointment?
The Senate must approve high level appointments before they can take effect. They do not always give their approval.
Which branch of the government has the power to approve or disapprove Presidential appointments?
The legislative branch has the power to disapprove and approve presidential appointments?
Does the Senate approve appointments?
yes the senate approves an appointment
Why must the senate approve of certain high officials appointed by the president?
The Senate must approve of certain high officials appointed by the President because it is required to do so the US Constitution. The process is outlined in Article Two of the United States Constitution.
How many committee members must approve cabinet appointment?
51
Who must the senate approve the appointment of?
Presidential appointees
Does the legislative branch approve presidential appointments?
Yes, whenever the President makes an appointment to any form of Government the Legislative Branch (House of Representatives and the Senate) can approve or deny his appointments.
Who has to approve presidential pardons?
To start with the President...
Does the President approve US Supreme Court justices?
Not exactly. The President nominates US Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve their appointment.
Who has to approve a presidential pardon?
The president is in complete control, he doesn't need approval
Who must approve most Presidential appointments?
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution is referred to as the Appointment Clause. It gives the U.S. Senate the power to approve Presidential appointments.
Who approves presidential appointment to federal judges?
The Senate must approve the nomination by a simple majority (51%) of those voting,
Can the house of representatives approve a presidential appointment with a two-thirds majority vote?
No, appointments are approved by the Senate; not the House of Representatives.
Who approves presidential appointments to the Supreme Court?
Appointments to the Supreme Court are nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. There is a hearing, and one more than half of the Senate must approve in the affirmative for the appointment to be valid.
Who selects vice president?
There are quite a few people who actually approve the selection of a vice president. In a way the American population as a whole does.
Who approve nominations by the president?
The Senate approves (or rejects) all Presidential nominations.100% Legislative Branch.
How does the legislative branch check the power of executive branch?
The Congress must approve any choice the President makes if the office of Vice-President becomes vacant, and the US Senate must approve many of the presidential appointments. Moreover, the Congress has the power to remove presidential appointees, or even the President, by the impeachment process.
