Appointment Power
/əˈpɔɪntmənt ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority granted to a person or body to designate individuals to governmental offices or positions.
The president's appointment power allows him to select federal judges subject to Senate confirmation.
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- appointment power
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Commentary
Appointment power is often limited by enabling statutes and constitutional provisions, and may require legislative confirmation depending on the office.
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