How are nominees to the federal district courts selected?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Describe the process of presidential nomination with Senate confirmation.
2, Discuss the role of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the confirmation process.
3, Explain the role of "senatorial courtesy" in blocking a potential nominee.
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When it comes to the willingness to compromise, which of the following statements do studies show is true?
a. Republican leaders are more interested in compromise than Democratic leaders. b. Democratic leaders are more interested in compromise than Republican leaders. c. Democratic leaders show a high willingness to stand firm on issues. d. Republican leaders show a low willingness to stand firm on issues.
Federal district court judges are appointed to ___________ terms
a. three-year b. 10-year c. 20-year d. lifetime