Why does the U.S. Senate have to confirm General Patraeus' appointment?

Ronald_C.Semone · June 30, 2010, 8:23pm

I thought the President, as Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces, could assign officers wherever he thought best. How does the Senate get in the picture?

friedo · June 30, 2010, 8:36pm

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Why does the U.S. Senate have to confirm General Patraeus' appointment?

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