Which of the following statements BEST describes the political appointment process today?
A. The Senate prioritizes delay and partisanship when it "advises" the president concerning the hiring of career bureaucrats.
B. The Senate prioritizes the timely appointment of career bureaucrats to high-level government positions.
C. The Senate prioritizes the timely appointment of qualified individuals to high-level government positions.
D. The Senate prioritizes delay and partisanship when it "advises" the president concerning his executive branch appointments.
Answer: D. The Senate prioritizes delay and partisanship when it "advises" the president concerning his executive branch appointments.