The President of the United States is responsible for his actions; but the person of the King is declared inviolable by the French Charter.

*r [Footnote q: The Constitution had left it doubtful whether the President was obliged to consult the Senate in the removal as well as in the appointment of Federal officers.

"The Federalist" (No.

77) seemed to establish the affirmative; but in 1789 Congress formally decided that, as the President was responsible for his actions, he ought not to be forced to employ agents who had forfeited his esteem.

See Kent's "Commentaries", vol.i.p.