After the dictator of an African country was deposed, the president of the United States extended official recognition to the country's new government. As ambassador to the newly recognized government, the president nominated a member of his family who had no apparent qualifications for the position. The president's political opponents in the Senate passed a resolution requiring all consular staff below the rank of ambassador to be selected from a list of candidates approved by a majority of the Senate. The president refuses to obey the resolution.

1. Whether or not the nomination of the President's family member without qualification for the position is valid?

2. Can the President refuse to obey the resolution of the Senate