Why Does a President Typically Use Partisanship as a Criterion

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why does a president typically use partisanship as a criterion in selecting nominees to the Supreme Court?

• A) Moderate judges tend to be less decisive.
• B) The norm of senatorial courtesy requires the president to do so.
• C) The leaders in the president's party put tremendous pressure on the president to choose a loyal party member.
• D) The president wants to choose a nominee with similar political views to advance the president's legacy.
• E) Judges with experience in party politics are often the most knowledgeable and realistic about politics and policy.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A utility function is a representation of preferences over a set of goods and services, showing the level of satisfaction or utility that different bundles of goods provide to a consumer.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals for personal needs or to derive utility.

Income

Financial earnings generated through employment, investments, or other sources, contributing to an individual's purchasing power.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks consumer preferences over a set of goods or services, often leading to an optimal choice.