Which One of the Following Statements Is Accurate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is accurate?

• A) No presidential nomination to the federal judiciary has been filibustered in U.S. history.
• B) The nuclear option was invoked by the Republicans during Bill Clinton's presidency.
• C) Both major parties have been willing to use the filibuster to block judicial nominees.
• D) Presidential nominations to the federal courts have not been very controversial for the past 25 years.

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Definitions:

Styloid Process

The styloid process is a slender, pointed projection of bone that extends from the temporal bone of the skull, where it serves as a point of attachment for muscles associated with the tongue and throat.

Radius

One of the two main bones of the forearm, situated on the lateral side (thumb side) of the arm and plays a crucial role in wrist movement.

Ulna

A long bone in the forearm that runs from the elbow to the smallest finger, forming the elbow joint with the humerus.

Metacarpal

The bones located in the hand between the wrist and the fingers.