What Factors Affect a President's Decision to Nominate Someone to the Supreme

question 17

Essay

What factors affect a president's decision to nominate someone to the Supreme Court? Once the decision is made, what is the Senate's role and how does it fulfill that role?

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Definitions:

Quito

The capital city of Ecuador, known for its well-preserved historical center and high elevation.

Ecuador

A country on the northwestern coast of South America, known for its diverse landscape encompassing Amazon jungle, Andean highlands, and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands.

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion, which can be either true or false.

Statement

A sentence or expression that can be classified as either true or false.