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advice and consent

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A quick definition of advice and consent:

Advice and consent is a term used in the United States Constitution that gives the Senate the power to help make important decisions. This includes helping to decide who gets important jobs in the government and whether or not the country should make agreements with other countries. The Senate has to vote and agree on these decisions before they can happen.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Advice and consent is the right of the U.S. Senate to participate in making treaties and appointing federal officers, as provided by the U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2.

When it comes to treaties, the Senate's advice and consent generally includes Senate involvement in the negotiation process, and the need for a two-thirds majority of the Senate for ratification. This means that the Senate has a say in whether or not the United States enters into a treaty with another country. For example, if the President negotiates a treaty with another country, the Senate must approve it before it can go into effect.

As for public officers, the Senate's advice and consent generally includes the right to vote on approval of an appointment. This means that the President cannot simply appoint anyone he wants to a federal position. The Senate must approve the appointment first. For example, if the President wants to appoint someone to be a federal judge, the Senate must vote to approve the appointment before the person can take the job.

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1a2b3c4d26z
15:48
So ED next tuesday?
1a2b3c4d26z
15:49
Or sorry, Tue. Dec., 2?
@HopefullyInLawSchool: UR SO FUNNY HAHAHHAA
@AcousticUnequalYak: I feel both happy n nervous about my app. Got decent A's and a YLS II but missing some others. My PS was about overcoming some personal struggles through college. Starting to wonder if it's a little controversial
i called she wasnt asking my lsac number i think i overshared in the begg so she didnt need but but i was like PLSSS ASK FOR IT she was super nice and was like 8-10 weeks from when it was complete and stuff
impartial you are doing betterr than me nyu uva and yale ii you are chillin
1a2b3c4d26z
15:51
@JazzyGazelle: also why tf did they keep telling you it would come out sooner
15:52
Yes supposedly by next tuesday IF they're actually being accurate this time. During the call yesterday afternoon they said they can't PROMISE my decision will be out, but that they will basically have a wave before next wed (since thanksgiving break happens). Dean was the one who kept changing the dates on me, I think they just had a HUGE number of applications that they didn't really expect.
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:52
@ImpartialLion: Im not even going to a t14 because I cant get in, you got this
1a2b3c4d26z
15:53
Oh okay, that makes sense. All credit to them, they're dealing with a billion apps probably. Not an easy job at all. I'll wait patiently :)
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:53
I just realized my hair cream has glitter in it wtf
Truly appreciate all the kind words! I'm neurotic as hell (prbly not a surprise) and I feel like a bozo complaining
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:53
my whole hand is soarkly
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:53
what is this
Missing Chicago, Cornell and HLS II invites makes me crazy nervous tho
@Jazzy what school? also what hair cream dolphy tht sounds so cute.
did anyone in chat apply to Knight hennessy?
@ImpartialLion: I would take your situation over mine lmao
you are having a great cycle thus far
@SplitterusClitterus: No, because I thought I had zero chance at it. Kinda regretting it, but whatever
both you and texas are big ballin i am tweaking cuz i only have gulc rn
i know thats neurotic too
all relative
We're all neurotic, but that's what makes this site great
Thanks btw Tx! Idk tho, your situation seems stable. Hitting all the important II invites and moving along
babycat
15:56
KH deadline is Dec 1st right?
it was oct 8th but to apply to the law school its dec 1
did u apply?
@ImpartialLion: I missed the NYU wave though and no YLS invite
I am sure we will all get into great places
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