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US government and civics

Course: US government and civics > Unit 2

Lesson 5: Checks on the presidency

Senate checks on presidential appointments
Checks on the presidency: lesson overview
Checks on the presidency: foundational
Checks on the presidency: advanced

Checks on the presidency: advanced

AP.GOPO: CON‑4 (EU), CON‑4.B (LO), CON‑4.B.1 (EK), CON‑4.B.2 (EK), CON‑4.B.3 (EK)

Source: ourpublicservice.org, Accessed June 1, 2018

Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on a comparison of the trends in the chart above and your knowledge of presidential appointments?

(Choice A)
All appointments face the same level of scrutiny and are confirmed at about the same rate
(Choice B)
The potential for conflict with the Senate depends upon the type of executive branch appointment
(Choice C)
Ambassador appointments are the most contentious appointments because of the delicate nature of diplomacy
(Choice D)
Judicial appointments are the least contentious appointments because of their limited influence

US government and civics

Course: US government and civics > Unit 2

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