President Smith appoints Jane Doe as the head of the EPA with the advice and consent of the Senate. After five years in office, President Smith decides to remove Jane Doe from her position without providing a specific reason. Jane Doe contends that her removal violates her constitutional rights. Which of the following best describes the President's authority to remove Jane Doe from her position?
Jane Doe can be removed through a formal impeachment process initiated by Congress.
The removal involves a judicial review to assess compliance with statutory protections.
The President has the authority to remove Jane Doe from her position in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
Jane Doe is protected from removal until her six year tenure is completed, unless the removal is for cause.
The President generally has the authority to remove executive branch officials at will, unless Congress has provided specific protections against such removal. In this scenario, there is no indication that Jane Doe has tenure or protections that would prevent the President from removing her without cause. Therefore, the President's action is within constitutional authority.
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