Which of the following statements is true regarding Senate confirmation of Supreme Court nominees between 1900 and 2010?
a. Fifty-nine of the sixty-three candidates were confirmed.
b. Very few nominees have been confirmed.
c. The Senate does little research and questioning of nominees.
d. The president only makes nominations based on senatorial courtesy.
e. The Senate eagerly approves most nominees.
ANS: A
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