Describe the manner by which justices are appointed to and retain their seats on the Supreme Court. Is this procedure too undemocratic, or does it provide a necessary curb to democratic excesses? Should justices be openly selected on the basis of their ideological stances, or should the president and the Senate strive to find well-informed but impartial candidates?

The vice president's role in the Senate is to:

a. lead the Senate from behind-the-scenes. b. help the Senate set their policy direction. c. cast the tie-breaking vote in tie votes. d. help to draft legislation on major issues. e. sit in the background and have not role in the decision making process.

Examinations for particular jobs were required under the

a. Administrative Procedure Act. b. independent regulatory commission on human resources. c. Pendleton Act. d. Hatch Act. e. Congressional Reform Act.