When a president chooses cabinet members, the Constitution requires that the president select nominees on the basis of their policy expertise, while also stipulating that a president cannot discriminate against a possible nominee because of the nominee's party affiliation or perceived loyalty to the president.

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The U.S. Constitution does not specify criteria for selecting cabinet members, such as policy expertise or non-discrimination based on party affiliation. The president has broad discretion in choosing nominees.

When a President Chooses Cabinet Members, the Constitution Requires That