As a result of a practice known as _____, home-state senators of the president's political party can influence the choice of the nominee to a district court.

______ determine(s) how delegates are distributed by the primaries.

a. Party rules b. Federal statutes c. The Constitution d. Municipal regulations e. State statutes

The president enters the "zone of twilight" described in the Supreme Court's Youngstown decision when he or she __________

A)fails to act with the explicit authorization of Congress B)acts with the explicit authorization of Congress C)acts without explicit congressional authorization D)refuses to act without explicit congressional authorization