Before Nominating Someone for an Open Seat on a Federal

question 89

Multiple Choice

Before nominating someone for an open seat on a federal district court in Wisconsin, the president consults with the senator from Wisconsin who shares the president's party label. This is an example of what?

• A) senatorial courtesy
• B) precedent
• C) standing
• D) amicus curiae
• E) judicial activism

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Definitions:

Double-Consciousness

A concept describing the internal conflict experienced by subordinated or marginalized groups in trying to navigate two cultures.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from the black racial groups of Africa.

Social Context

The sociocultural environment that surrounds individuals, influencing their behaviors, beliefs, and interactions.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself, one's surroundings, and one's relation to them, also encompassing notions of self-awareness and the awareness of social identities.