Question

Which of the following actions by the president does not require the approval of the Senate?

a. The president issues an executive order.
b. The president picks a new Supreme Court Justice.
c. The president names a new Secretary of Defense.
d. The president negotiates and signs a treaty.

Answer 1

The president issuing an executive order does not require the approval of the Senate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a. The president issues an executive order. This action does not require the approval of the Senate. An executive order is a directive issued by the president that manages operations of the federal government. It has the force of law but does not need to be approved by Congress.