The leader, congress or parliament of the home country.
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.
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The US Supreme Court does not have the authority to appoint ambassadors. Ambassadors and other foreign dignitaries are appointed by the US President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
The Senate.
The president has the power to nominate or appoint judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and other high ranking officials., subject to approval or confirmation by the US Senate.
The President of the United States has the power to appoint many different offices. These include federal judges, ambassadors, cabinet officers, and military leaders.
The president has the power to nominate or appoint judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and other high ranking officials., subject to approval or confirmation by the US Senate.
The president has the power to nominate or appoint judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and other high ranking officials., subject to approval or confirmation by the US Senate.
2/3 of the Senate has to approve of his elected.
no, only the president was granted that.
The Senate (legislative branch) must confirm (approve) these appointments by the President. Thus the power to appoint is divided
According to the Constitution, the president is Commander in Chief of the army and navy; this has been interpreted to grant different powers aside from actually directing the war. He also has the power to formulate treaties and appoint ambassadors (a power he shares with Congress), as well as the power to meet with ambassadors in wartime.
The major duty or function of the Executive Branch of government, headed by the President, is to enforce the laws. The powers of the President are spelled out in the Constitution.1. Commander in chief of the armed forces;2. Power to commission officers in the military and to grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses;3. Call Congress into special session;4. Receive ambassadors from other nations;5. Faithfully execute the laws;6. Appoint officials;7. Make treaties and appoint ambassadors, with consent of the Senate;8. Sign or veto legislation.
Yes, the U. S. President appoints ambassadors. His/Her appointments must be approved by Congress.