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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.5
Why has the Senate's power to approve or reject presidential appointments continued to serve as a significant check on the presidency?
It allows the Senate to choose who serves in the Cabinet.
It enables senators to handpick Supreme Court judges.
It ensures shared authority between branches in key government appointments.
It guarantees that all federal officials are elected by Congress members.
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