If President Trump were to appoint an individual to fill a vacant position in the Department of
Health and Human Services when the Senate was adjourned,it would be an example of a(n)

A) executive order.
B) recess appointment.
C) writ of mandamus.
D) writ of habeas corpus.

Recess Appointment

refers to the power of the President of the United States to appoint officials to high-level government positions without Senate approval when the Senate is in recess.

Department of Health and Human Services

A federal executive department of the U.S. government focused on protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those least able to help themselves.