AP US Government and Politics Quiz
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FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
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The Senate confirms executive nominees, limiting presidential appointments. Which constitutional principle is illustrated?
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Checks and balances, because the legislative branch can constrain executive staffing decisions, preventing unilateral control over administration.
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Federalism, because states confirm nominees directly and can veto federal appointments without any role for the Senate.
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Popular sovereignty, because all nominees must be approved in national referenda, replacing Senate advice and consent permanently.
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Separation of powers, because the Senate becomes part of the executive branch when it confirms nominees and then supervises them daily.
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Absolute executive authority, because confirmation is symbolic and cannot block any appointment under modern constitutional practice.
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