Which of the Following Statements About Executive Powers of Appointment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about executive powers of appointment is LEAST accurate?

A) The president is free to choose top administrative posts, known as the cabinet, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
B) Although presidents must secure Senate approval for ambassadors and judges, presidents are free to select their cabinet members without Senate oversight.
C) The president can temporarily circumvent senatorial oversight by appointing officials while the Senate is in recess.
D) The Senate has rejected relatively few nominees overall, although such rejections have increased in recent years.
E) Senate committees put nominees through extensive screening and vetting procedures before voting on confirmation.