Directors of federal agencies are typically not elected and instead are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The American people can best influence these appointments through their votes for the President and Senate members who, in turn, are responsible for nominating and confirming public officials like the FBI Director.

But why does it work like this? Why don’t the American people vote for these public officials? Download and read our free legal guide to find out. Simply fill out the form to the right to find the answer.