Who is responsible for appointing members of the Cabinet?

The President is responsible for appointing members of the Cabinet. This authority is established in the U.S. Constitution, specifically in Article II, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch. The Cabinet consists of the heads of the various executive departments and serves as the President's primary advisory body.

Once the President selects a nominee for a Cabinet position, that nominee must then be confirmed by the Senate, giving it a role in the process, but the initial decision to appoint lies solely with the President. This mechanism allows the President to choose advisers who best align with their administration's goals and policies.

The other options do not have the authority to make Cabinet appointments. The Senate's role is to confirm the nominees, while the House of Representatives does not participate in the appointment process. The Chief Justice, as the head of the Supreme Court, does not have any role in the appointment of Cabinet members, which further highlights the unique responsibility of the President in this context.