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Does the Senate approve or reject cabinet appointments made by the president?
Yes, under Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution, it states: 2. He shall have the power, by and with the 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. . ."
Legislative branch why do they approve appointments and treaties?
Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution provides that the President may make treaties subject to ratification by 2/3rds of the Senate and that the President shall appoint ambassadors, judges, cabinet members and other officers of the U.S. "with the advice and consent" of the Senate.
What branch makes treaties and appointments?
The Executive Branch, under Article 2 of the constitution. He/she has the power to make treaties, appoint ambassadors and justices(judges) of the Supreme Court with the approval of 2/3 of the Senate.
Can the president make appointments of ambassadors with the approval of the Senate?
The President can make ambassador appointments only with the "advice and consent of the Senate."
Which branch can appoint judges and ambassadors?
The President (Executive branch) nominates US Supreme Court justices, federal judges and ambassadors with the "advice and consent" of the Senate (Legislative branch). That means the Senate has to approve whomever the President selects for them to receive a commission.United States Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Paragraph 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. "The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session."
What the senate gets to do to all presidential appointments and foreign treaties?
advise and consent "[The President] 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." Article II, Section 2, Clause 2
Senate confirmation of a appointment requires?
According to Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the US Constitution:He(the President) shall have the 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.Thus treaties require a 2/3 majority but appointments require only a simple majority vote in the Senate.
What presidential appointment must be approved by both the House and the Senate?
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."
What does the president appoint with the senates approval?
The President can make treaties with foreign nations with the advice and consent of the Senate. He can also make appointments to certain high government positions and judgeships, but those probably aren't "created" the way treaties are created.
Does the president make appointments for ambassadors?
Yes he does. This power is granted to him in Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution. However, it is a power that is shared with the Senate-- the president's appointments must first be confirmed by that branch of congress.
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors to other nations?
The leader, congress or parliament of the home country. U.S. Constitution: Article 2 - The Executive Branch Section 2 - Civilian Power Over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment. 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. http://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_A2Sec2.html
Who confirms most of the presidents appointments?
The Senate.Article II of the US Constitution authorizes the President to make appointments to certain government positions with the approval of the Senate. This is called "advice and consent," and is accomplished by vote. If the candidate is approved by a simple majority (51%) of votes cast, he or she is confirmed and is officially appointed to office.Article II, Section 2[The President] 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.The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session.
