The appointment of Justice Sonia Sotomayor by President Obama is an example of __________.

A. a president appointing a justice who reflects his own political philosophies
B. the desire of President Obama to move the Supreme Court in a more conservative direction
C. the value placed on justices with a strict constructionist philosophy
D. stressing diversity over ideology

Answer: D

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The only role of the UN is to maintain international peace and security. American troops have become a common feature of UN peacekeeping forces and are commanded by the Secretary General of the UN. In nearly all cases during the post-Cold War era, UN peacekeeping forces have achieved success in establishing peace. None of the options

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