Executive Branch Quiz Submit X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 of 17 Question 8 In January 2005, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held two public hearings to consider Condoleezza Rice for the position of U.S. Secretary of State. During the After reading the scenario, please respond to A, B, and C below. ? hearings, senators asked Ms. Rice a series of questions about her experience and A. Referencing the scenario, describe the constitutional step that would have record as National Security Advisor for President George W. Bush, and views on a occurred before Condoleezza Rice was considered by the Senate and explain variety of foreign affairs issues. Members of the Foreign Relations Committee had why the Constitution requires Senate confirmation. previously met with Condoleezza Rice in a series of one-on-one meetings. B. In the context of the scenario, explain how the Senate confirmation process On January 26, 2005, the Senate confirmed Condoleezza Rice as U.S. Secretary of influenced the president's choice of Condoleezza Rice. State by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote. All 53 Republican senators and 32 C. Describe how the qualifications of Condoleezza Rice mentioned in the scenario Democratic senators voted in favor of confirmation, while 12 Democratic senators and match the role for which she has been nominated, and explain how she could influence the executive branch in her role. one Independent senator opposed her confirmation. Secretary Rice became the first African American woman to hold the position of B U Secretary of State. She succeeded General Colin Powell, who previously held the position from 2001 to 2005. 0 / 10000 W 11:56 AM Type here to search X 8/29/2022 DELL F12 Home End F6 F7 F8 FO F10 F11 F1 F3 F4 F5 PrtSer Insert ESC F2 X