Appointed
Definition
The term 'appointed' refers to the process of selecting individuals for specific positions or roles based on authority or recommendation rather than through direct elections.
Related terms
Nominated: Similar to appointed, it means individuals are selected for specific positions but usually after being proposed by others or recommended by a committee before final approval.
Cabinet Members: Individuals appointed by the head of government (such as a prime minister) who oversee specific government departments/areas like finance, defense, education, etc.
Judicial Appointments: The process through which judges are selected and appointed to serve in courts. This can involve nominations made by executive branches and confirmations by legislative bodies.
"Appointed" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP US Government
Practice Questions (2)
In the UK, which house of the bicameral legislature is primarily appointed and not directly elected by the people?
How are the justices of the Nigerian Supreme Court appointed?
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.