All of the following presidential nominees must be confirmed by the Senate EXCEPT the
A. Secretary of State
B. Secretary of Defense
C. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D. Vice President
Answer (2)
The Vice President is the correct answer, as this position does not require Senate confirmation. Unlike the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Vice President is elected directly alongside the President. Thus, they assume office without the need for Senate approval.
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In the U.S., the Vice President does not require Senate confirmation, while the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Chief Justice do. The Vice President is elected alongside the President, making their confirmation unnecessary. Thus, the correct answer is the Vice President. ;
