Question

Shortly after the 2008 election, President Obama appointed outspoken and controversial House member Rahm Emanuel to lead his White House as chief of staff. The selection drew criticism from Republican leaders, including House minority leader John Boehner, who remarked that the selection "is an ironic choice for a president-elect who has promised to change Washington, make politics more civil, and govern from the center." Which of the following explains how Congress could legitimately respond to the appointment?A) The Senate could refuse to confirm the appointment.

B) The House of Representatives could filibuster the nomination.
C) The Rules Committee could refuse to release the bill that made the appointment.
D) Members of Congress could issue statements opposing the appointment but have no formal power to block it.

Answer 1

D. Members of Congress could issue statements opposing the appointment but have no formal power to block it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The inability of Congress to block the election of house members exist to limit the power of congress as an effort to maintain the balance of power within the government . In the election of house members, the Senates are the one that have the power to block the appointment, not the congress.

If the congress managed to convince the senate to block it, the senates will have to vote the final decisions among their own members,. The appointment will be cancelled if they got more than 2/3 votes.