Shortly after the 2008 election, president obama appointed outspoken and
controversial house member rahm emanuel to lead his white house as chief of
staff. the selection drew criticism from republican leaders, including house minority
leader john boehner, who remarked that the selection "is an ironic choice for a
president-elect who has promised to change washington, make politics more civil,
and govern from the center." which of the following explains how congress could
legitimately respond to the appointment?
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the senate could refuse to confirm the appointment.
o the house of representatives could filibuster the nomination.
the rules committee could refuse to release the bill that made the appointment
o members of congress could issue statements opposing the appointment but have no formal
power to block it.