Cabinet secretaries are appointed by __________ and confirmed by __________.
a. the president; the House of Representatives
b. the president; the Supreme Court
c. the Senate; the president
d. the president; the Senate
Question 2
Which of the following statements expresses the central idea of democracy?
a. Every person in the country should be allowed to vote.
b. Ordinary people want to rule themselves and are capable of doing so.
c. Security, along with religious laws and values, is the most important function of government.
d. Governing should be carried out by a single, enlightened leader.
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