Which statement best describes the president’s authority in appointing individuals to cabinet secretaries?
A) The president confirms cabinet secretaries after interviewing individuals.
B) The president nominates possible candidates for cabinet secretaries and sends their nominations to the Senate.
C) The president approves individuals for cabinet secretaries that are nominated by the Senate.
D) The president has the sole power to nominate and confirm cabinet secretaries.
B) The president nominates possible candidates for cabinet secretaries and sends their nominations to the Senate.
B) The president nominates possible candidates for cabinet secretaries and sends their nominations to the Senate.
The correct answer is B) The president nominates possible candidates for cabinet secretaries and sends their nominations to the Senate.
To arrive at this answer, you can refer to the United States Constitution, specifically Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, which states that the President "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."
This means that the President has the authority to nominate individuals for cabinet secretaries, but their appointments require the advice and consent of the Senate. The Senate then conducts a confirmation process during which they may interview the nominees, review their qualifications, and ultimately decide whether to approve or reject the appointment.