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She was acting AG. However, cabinet members are confirmed by the Senate but do not have a set term so they serve at the pleasure of the President and can be fired at any time. 

There are positions that are confirmed by the Senate for fixed terms like the Chair of the Federal Reserve that cannot be fired by the President.

In the case of organizations like FERC the commissioners are confirmed by the Senate for a fixed term but the President appoints one of the commissioners to be Chair.

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