Political parties are organizations of ordinary citizens who tome together around a common program of their design with the aim of electing individuals who will support that program in government

The U.S. Senate plays a pivotal role in the selection of cabinet officers and federal judges. What is this role?

a. The Senate recommends all appointees to the president. b. Each senator must be consulted by the president during the confirmation process. c. The president is required to appoint any candidate recommended by the Senate. d. The president chooses the appointee but the Senate must confirm that appointment before the candidate assumes the office. e. The Senate recommends the nominee and the president confirms the appointment.

Recent ratings for Congress have fallen to less than __________ of the public approving of its performance.

A. sixty percent B. fifty percent C. thirty percent D. fifteen percent E. five percent