Question

The president has nominated the next ambassador to Canada. What must happen before the ambassador can take office? A. take a new vote in the Senate B. get the approval of Congress C. ask him to state his economic policy D. check in with the president who hired him

Answer 1

The president has nominated the next ambassador to Canada. Following must happen before the ambassador can take office :

( A ) take a new vote in the Senate.

The ambassadors are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. get the approval of Congress. After the nomination from the President, the Senate must confirm and accept the nomination, before finally appointing the ambassador. This is found in the US Constitution, Article II, Section 2.