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AP US Government

Category - Gov Institutions

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President Grande wants to make his wife, Mrs. Grande, secretary of state. Is there any reason he couldn’t?
  1. No. The president can make whoever he wants secretary of state.
  2. No. “secretary of state” isn’t a real job and therefore not covered in the Constitution.
  3. Yes. The Constitution prohibits appointing your spouse to a public office.
  4. Yes. The President can only nominate someone for this position and the Senate must then confirm them.
  5. Yes. Mrs. Grande is not a US citizen and the Constitution says that only US citizens can serve as members of the Cabinet.
Explanation
Answer: D - It is entirely possible for the president’s spouse to hold a Cabinet position. If the president nominates their spouse and the Senate confirms it, then that’s it.
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