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Which of the following officeholders could a president NOT dismiss?

A.a federal court of appeals judge

B.the Secretary of State

C.the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

D.all can be dismissed by the president because all are appointed by him

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It's A: A federal court of appeals judge

User Omar Aflak
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A) federal judges are appointed FOR LIFE and can only be removed via impeachment.

the other 2 positions serve at the pleasure of the President and can be fired at any time for any reason.
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