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Why dosent't the president need senate approval to appoint member of the white house staff?
The president does not need Senate approval to appoint members of the White House staff because these positions are considered part of the executive branch and are not categorized as "officers of the United States" as defined by the Constitution. The Constitution grants the president the authority to appoint and remove personal staff without requiring Senate confirmation. This allows the president to select trusted advisors and aides who can help execute their agenda efficiently.
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Who appoints cabinet member?
Cabinet members are appointed by the President; with Senate approval.
In what year did President Reagan appoint the first woman to the US Supreme Court?
Ronald Reagan nominated the first female member of the US Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor, in 1981. She was sworn in on September 25, 1981, and retired in 2006.
Which member of the house of representatives first proposed amendments to protect freedoms and rights?
The president
What member of the Lincoln cabinet used a derogatory word to describe President Lincoln?
Salmon P. Chase was the member of the Lincoln cabinet that used a derogatory word to describe the president.
What year did the first woman serve in president's cabinet?
Franklin Roosevelt was the first President to appoint a woman to his cabinet. In 1933 he appointed Frances Perkins to be Secretary of Labor. (The next president to appoint a women to his cabinet was Dwight Eisenhower in 1953.)Before that, she was appointed by FDR as New York's industrial commissioner when he was still the governor. She gained much respect in as a result of leading progressive reform and championing minimum wages and unemployment insurance laws.In the United States, Frances Perkins was the first woman to serve in the Cabinet. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed her Secretary of Labor in 1933.
How long can the president of Cuba serve?
Up to life or he can appoint a family member, such as Raul Castro.
Who appoints cabinet member?
Cabinet members are appointed by the President; with Senate approval.
Did president bush have congress approval to declare war with Iraq?
Yes, because President George Bush is a former PEPsquad member.
What is the name of the bill that states the President cannot fire any cabinet member without the Senate's approval?
The cabinet serves at the pleasure of the president.
What does the executive cabinet do at the state level?
One of the principal purposes of the Cabinet (drawn from Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution) is to advise the President on any subject he/she may require relating to the duties of their respective offices.
Who has power to nominate ambassadors public ministers or other officers of the US such as member of the cabinet?
The president has the power but must get approval from congress.
Can the president of a home owners association appoint a temporary treasurer?
Read your governing documents to determine how a vacant board seat is filled. As well, read the state law under which your association is incorporated, if it is. If your governing documents are silent, the state law applies.Generally, the board can appoint a temporary officer. It is unseemly that a single board member -- even the president -- has the power to appoint a temporary officer.
What violated the tradition that presidents controlled their cabinets?
Tenure of Office Act of 1867 made it illegal for the President to fire a cabinet member without the approval of Congress. It was used as grounds for impeaching President Andrew Johnson. It was later declared to be unconstitutional.
Who has the power to nominate ambassadors public ministers or other public officers of the us such as cabinet member?
The president has the power but must get approval from congress.
Which cabinet member hepls the president carry out duties as commander-in-chief?
The Secratary of Defense helps the president carry out his commander-in-chief duties. Right now the Sec. of Defense is Robert M. Gates, but President Obama will appoint a new one.
What is it called when you appoint a family member to a position?
Nepotism!
What is the name of the President pro tempore of the Senate?
The Vice President of the US is the Senate President, however, he can appoint or delegate any of the senators to officiate on his absence which is called the President's Pro Tempore. The 113th Congress Presidents Pro Tempore as Jan 3, 2013 is Patrick J. Leahy.
