The Advice and Consent of the Senate: A Study of the Confirmation of Appointments by the United States Senate

This study offers a comprehensive examination of the Senate's role in confirming presidential appointments, a practice that remains integral to the U.S. Constitution's system of checks and balances. Originally intended to limit presidential power and prevent undue influence in key appointments, the process of Senate confirmation now raises questions about its effectiveness and the impact it has on the administrative function of government. The study investigates both the historical purpose ...