### Question
What is the definition of political appointee?


### Answer
The definition of **political appointee** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 725*:

> an employee of the Department who holds—


(1) a position which has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of its confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 725*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL EMPLOYEE MATTERS**

