Question

Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution gives the president the power to appoint officials with the advice and consent of the Senate. Explain how the Court has distinguished between inferior and important officials. Does the Court's opinion in Morrison v. Olson make sense in light of earlier decisions that delineate between important and inferior officials? Why or why not? Finally, does the president's appointment power differ from the removal power? In short, explain when a president may remove officials without the consent of Congress, and when approval from Congress is required. Should a president be able to remove all executive officials without congressional approval? Why or why not?

Answer


*A. Varies