Question 12 of 86 in this topic
Difficulty: EasyParagraph Comprehension
Presidential appointments are an ongoing effort. Some of a president's appointments require Senate
confirmation. These appointments are for positions throughout the federal government, for the Cabinet and
sub cabinet, for members of regulatory commissions, for ambassadorships, for judgeships, and for
members of numerous advisory boards.
Which of the following statements isn't true?
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