Which of the Following Statements About Partisanship and Judicial Appointments

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about partisanship and judicial appointments is NOT correct?

• A)Partisanship was cited more often as a reason the Senate rejected court nominees in the last century than it is this century.
• B)Presidents most often ignore partisanship in their consideration of judicial nominees.
• C)Both Democratic and Republican presidents have made partisan judicial selections.
• D)The partisanship of judges influences their decisions.
• E)All of the above are correct statements

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Definitions:

Bicuspid Valve

Also known as the mitral valve, it is a heart valve that controls the flow of blood between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

A valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery that prevents blood from flowing back into the heart chamber after it has been pumped out.

Aortic Semilunar Valve

One of the two semilunar valves of the heart, located between the left ventricle and the aorta, preventing backflow of blood.

Great Vessels

The major arteries and veins that directly enter and exit the heart, responsible for systemic and pulmonary circulation.