Differing views exist as to how long the Senate must
be in recess before a recess appointment can be
made. Analyze Graphs Do recess appointments shift
the balance of power in the government?
A. No, recess appointments do not affect the Senate's role
in the confirmation process, thereby maintaining the
balance of power between the legislative and executive
branches to the President.
B. No, recess appointments maintain the House of
Representative's role in the confirmation process, thereby
shifting the balance of power between the legislative and
executive branches to the President.
C. Yes, recess appointments remove the Senate's role in the
confirmation process, thereby shifting the balance of
power between the legislative and executive branches to
the President.
D. Yes, recess appointments remove the House of
Representative's role in the confirmation process,
thereby shifting the balance of power between the
legislative and executive branches to the President.