In Myers v. United States (1926) the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the issue of a president’s power to remove an appointed official from office. In the case of Cabinet members such as secretary of state, what power does the president have in removing him or her from office?
a. The president may not remove an appointee without Congressional approval.
b. The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment and has sole power to remove the appointee.
c. The chief executive has the power to remove “purely executive officers” without congressional consent.
d. The appointee may not be removed from office without a hearing before the Supreme Court.
e. The president has no discretion in removing the appointee.
ANS: C
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