You are a judicial nominee who is being questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee. A senator asks you to state your position on abortion. To have the greatest chance of being confirmed, how should you respond?

a. by candidly explaining your personal views about abortion
b. by discussing whether you agree or disagree with the Court's legal reasoning in abortion cases such as Roe v. Wade
c. by offering an opinion on abortion that you believe most members of the committee would endorse
d. by refusing to answer the question

Answer: d