2007-02-21 12:03:02 · 6 answers · asked by damasiko 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
United States Senate
"The Constitution provides several unique functions for the Senate that form its ability to "check and balance" the powers of other elements of the Federal Government. These include the requirement that the Senate may advise and must consent to the President's government appointments..."
2007-02-21 12:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending what department the nominee is appointed various Senate subcommittees chair the hearings , then its put for a vote before the Full senate.
2007-02-21 20:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by FOX NEWS WATCHER 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are different comittees for different kinds of appointments. I.e. Senate judicial comittee. Senate armed services comittee.
Then, on their reccomendation there is a larger vote.
2007-02-21 21:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by roostershine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Must be approved by the US Senate..........
2007-02-21 20:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by aiminhigh24u2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congress - the senate.
2007-02-21 20:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by kamkurtz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the senate.
2007-02-21 20:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by patriot07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋