How Are Presidents Most Likely to Have a Direct Influence

question 58

Multiple Choice

How are presidents most likely to have a direct influence on the Supreme Court?

• A) The appointment and control of the U.S.solicitor general
• B) Appointing judges with attitudes and policy positions that mirror his or her own
• C) The filing of amicus curiae briefs
• D) Court packing and public pressure

---

Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting concern about a future event.

Frequently Glancing

the action of looking at something or someone quickly and often, especially in a nervous or surreptitious manner.

Stacked Questions

A method of asking several questions at once, which can overwhelm respondents and potentially lead to unclear or biased answers.

Low Yield

An investment or venture that generates a relatively small return or profit compared to the effort, cost, or risk involved.