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Article II - Section 2: " He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments."
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What role does the us senate play in appointment of supreme court justices?
The majority of senators present and vote for confirmation.
Why is the speaker of the house and the president pro tempore of the senate listed before the department heads?
I think you are asking about the Presidential succession. The house speaker and Pro-tempore of the Senate are both electedofficials usually with long experience in government, The cabinet officials, although approved by the Senate, are often people who helped the President get elected and often w/o any experience in federal government. This is especially true of the lower ranking cabinet secretaries.
Which house approves presidential appointments?
The United States Senate is responsible for approving presidential appointments. This includes cabinet appointments, ambassadors, judges, and several other levels.
What is a congressional appointment?
A presidential appointment is one to a position in the judicial branch, the presidential Cabinet, or in any federal agency within the behemoth that is our bureaucracy. Many appointees undergo a nomination process where they are either confirmed or rejected by the United State Senate. There are several thousand other appointments to other positions as members of boards and heads of agencies which do not require confirmation. Those which require confirmation by the Senate are designated in the Constitution or in legislation which establishes the position involved. Military commissions require confirmation, as well.
Which branch of government can reject the appointment of judges?
The Legislative Branch, but specifically the Senate, which is only one chamber of Congress. The House of Representatives does not play a role in the appointment process.This, of course, applies to the US. Other countries may have different requirements.
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.
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.
What can the house of representatives do that the senate cannot do?
The senate confirms presidential appointees the HOR cannot do this
Which house of Congress must approve presidential appointments?
The Senate
Who has more rank- senate or house of commons?
House of Commons. The Senate is seen as a national joke and not many people respect the Senate or Senators. Senate seats are nothing more than a patronage appointment.
Which House has the ability to Approve or Reject Presidential Appointments?
The Senate has this responsibility.
If a bill is approved by the house of representatives where must is go next?
Yes, the bill will go to the House of Representatives if it is approved by the committee and has survived a Senate vote.
How does a member of the house or senate decide what bill to introduce?
they roll presidential dice
Which house of congress must approve all presidential appointments and treaties?
The United States Senate must approve all presidential appointments and treaties. The duties of the United States Senate is listed in the United States Constitution.
What is it called when a bill has been approved by the house and the senate and passed on to the president awaiting signature?
it then goes to the other house for approval.
The house of representatives must approve the appointment of a federal government?
The House of Representatives does not have the authority to approve federal government appointments; this responsibility lies with the Senate. The Senate confirms presidential nominations for federal judges, cabinet members, and other key officials. The House's role is primarily in the legislative process and budgetary matters. Therefore, while both chambers of Congress play crucial roles, only the Senate is involved in the approval of federal appointments.
Why did congress place the house and senate leaders a the top of the order of presidential succession list?
no
