Which of the Following Is a Recent Trend in the Appointment

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a recent trend in the appointment of new federal judges and justices?

• A)a higher rate of appointment of judges that have served as political appointees
• B)a lower rate of appointment due to longer serving times of federal judges and justices
• C)an increase in the ease of Senate confirmation
• D)a decrease in partisan reasons for nomination
• E)an increase in the number of federal judges and justices with prior judicial experience

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Definitions:

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