2007-01-21 16:06:04 · 12 answers · asked by MzGypsyRoseLee 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Obviously there are no laws against it.
There has not been much of an opportunity for many to do it though.
Some President's family members have been less than helpful.
Robert Kennedy would be the stand-out exception though.
Robert served (under John's Presidency) as United States Attorney General from 1961 to 1964.
He was one of President Kennedy's most trusted advisors and worked closely with the president during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
After his brother's assassination in late 1963, Kennedy continued as Attorney General under President Johnson for nine months.
2007-01-21 16:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, John Kennedy appointed Robert Kennedy, his brother, to office and he performed extremely well and he remained in politics until his assassination.
2007-01-21 16:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by madisonian51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. JFK appointed RFK to be Attorney General.
2007-01-21 16:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it wouldn't be very wise. Grant set a precedent against this practice when he constructed a cabinent that was largely composed of family members. It became one of the most corrupt in U.S. History.
2007-01-21 16:13:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jared S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, the law was changed in 1967, after the Kennedys.
2016-07-15 07:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly
Most offices you must be elected to.
But any job the Prez. can give, he may give to a family member.
2007-01-21 16:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup--he can appoint anyone he wants to
Look at the job he gave the governor of Pennsylvania. Made up a new position and now he is a member of his cabinet.
2007-01-21 16:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kismitt 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. JFK's brother Bobby was his Attorney General.
2007-01-21 16:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no Constitutional prohibition. But statutory ones probably exist.
2007-01-21 16:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It looks bad, though.
2007-01-21 16:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋