Because Congress felt it was unable to handle the complexities and technicalities required to carry out specific laws in the public interest, what did it establish?

In a process known as __________, presidents generally allow senators from the state in which a district court judicial vacancy occurs to block the nomination

a. senatorial courtesy b. presidential deference c. judicial review d. Senate confirmation

Why don't political parties take stronger policy positions and make them into law?

a. Party discipline may be high, but ideological differences continue to divide. b. Party membership is too moderate. c. Parties have no way to bind their elected officials to the party platform. d. Party powers are limited by the Constitution.