Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Practice

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the practice of senatorial courtesy?

• A) It allows the president to veto a federal nomination by a senator from his or her own party.
• B) It is a written statement by a court expressing the reasons for its decision in a case.
• C) It is exercised by senators of the president's political party.
• D) It empowers appellate courts to overrule district court decisions.
• E) It is a spoken argument presented to a judge in person by a senator during a trial.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Workplace

An environment or location where people are employed and work together to achieve common goals.

Racism

Prejudice and discrimination based on race.

U.S. Government

The federal government of the United States, consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.