American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

The President is the head of the executive branch of the United States government. As such, they have the power to appoint ambassadors and other high-ranking officials, such as members of the President's Cabinet and federal judges. This power is granted to them by the United States Constitution. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not hold the same level of authority as the President in this matter. The Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch and is responsible for interpreting laws, Congress is part of the legislative branch and creates laws, and state governors have limited power within their respective states.