American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which branch of government has the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments in the United States?

Executive branch.
Legislative branch.
Judicial branch.
State governments.

The correct answer is: Legislative branch.

The Executive branch is responsible for nominating individuals for certain positions, but it does not have the power to confirm or reject these appointments. The Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution, but it does not have the power to confirm or reject appointments. State governments also do not have the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments. Only the Legislative branch, specifically the Senate, has the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments in the United States.