All of the Following Are True About Presidential Appointments to the Supreme

question 43

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about presidential appointments to the Supreme Court except

• A) presidents usually appoint people who belong to the president's political party.
• B) presidents see their appointments as a way to institutionalize their political views long after they have left office.
• C) Republican presidents have usually appointed liberal justices.
• D) President Bush appointed two justices to the Court.
• E) President Clinton appointed many judges to the district and appeals courts.

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Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value of an asset over time due to use, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Gross Private Domestic Investment

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Capital

Refers to financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as machinery and buildings, used in producing goods and services.

Net Exports

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