In November 2013, Democrats Sped Up the Confirmation Process of Federal

question 40

Multiple Choice

In November 2013, Democrats sped up the confirmation process of federal judges (except for those to the Supreme Court) by doing what?

• A) getting rid of senatorial courtesy
• B) allowing the Speaker to nominate a candidate first
• C) eliminating the filibuster for such positions
• D) having the president pick from a nonpartisan-approved list
• E) only nominating those with previous judicial experience

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