The __________ is where congressional members of each party gather to select their leadership at the beginning of each term

The practice of senatorial courtesy encourages presidents to do which of the following?

a. Consult with senators before making district court judge nominees b. Quickly submit names of potential judges for consideration c. Recommend only the most well-known people for judge positions d. All of the above e. None of the above

Which of the following is the best example of the conflict between modernization and traditionalism?

a. In China, peasants are urged to "get rich," but some Chinese leaders are fearful that this emphasis will make people forget about what is good for society. b. Throughout much of the Middle East, fundamentalist Islam has become a powerful political force that seeks to protect old Islamic values. c. In the United States, a large national debt has led some people to question whether economic recovery can continue. d. In many Western European countries, birth rates are declining and in some cases are no longer at replacement levels.