Advice | And Consent

In the United States, "advice and consent" is the authority granted to the Senate under of the Constitution. It acts as a critical check on the executive branch by requiring Senate approval for:

: High-ranking federal officials—including Supreme Court Justices , Cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, and federal judges—must be confirmed by a Senate majority. 2. Advise and Consent (Novel & Film) advice and consent

The phrase most commonly refers to a foundational constitutional power of the U.S. Senate, but it is also the title of a classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and film. 1. Constitutional Power In the United States, "advice and consent" is

The term was popularized in pop culture by , which won the Pulitzer Prize and was adapted into a 1962 film. In the United States