<P> The Appointments Clause is part of Article II , Section 2 , Clause 2 of the United States Constitution , which empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with the `` advice and consent '' of the United States Senate . This clause also allows lower - level officials to be appointed without the advice and consent process . </P>
<P> The Appointments Clause is part of Article II , Section 2 , Clause 2 of the United States Constitution , which empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with the `` advice and consent '' of the United States Senate . This clause also allows lower - level officials to be appointed without the advice and consent process . </P>
who has the ability to nominate cabinet members
who has the ability to nominate cabinet members
President of the United States
President of the United States