To "Bork" Means

question 4

Multiple Choice

To "Bork" means

• A) to create a canoe from the bark of a birch tree.
• B) to create a boat by burning out the center of a tree trunk.
• C) to nominate former Solicitors General to the bench as especially well-qualified.
• D) to challenge a president's nominee through well-financed and organized interest group opposition.
• E) to appoint bearded justices as embodying the picture of wisdom and temperance.

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Definitions:

Soviet Union

A former federal socialist state in Eastern Europe and Asia, existing from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991, known for its centralized economy and government.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be consumed by many people simultaneously without reducing its availability to others.

Tennessee Valley Authority

A federal agency established in 1933 to reduce flood risk, produce electrical power, and improve economic conditions in the Tennessee Valley region.

Lighthouse

A tower with a powerful light at the top, positioned at a significant or dangerous navigational point to aid maritime pilotage.