Which statement best explains why it iis the role of the president to nominate cabinet members?

a. The Framers wanted the president to have absolute power, so they gave the president the role to nominate cabinet secretaries.
b. The president is a check on the Senate, so the president has complete control over the nomination and confirmation of cabinet members
c. Cabinet members work closely with the president and, thus, the president can nominate individuals they believe will best fulfill their duties,
d. The Senate is often in recess, thus the president was given the role to complete the executive branch

c. Cabinet members work closely with the president and, thus, the president can nominate individuals they believe will best fulfill their duties.