The__________ is a civilian and a member of the president's ...

[Wadzanai]

The__________ is a civilian and a member of the president's cabinet who advises the president about military policy.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

Why are the judicial philosophies and general ideological outlooks of the people who will become Supreme Court and appeals court judges so important today?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Jane]

Answer to Question 1

secretary of defense

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how the federal courtsparticularly the circuit courts and the Supreme Courthave become more important in determining American public policies, and how personal philosophy can impact decisions in the courts.
2, Describe the partisan and ideological conflicts that have become more pronounced in the country, and how having judicial experience has become more important in the nomination and confirmation process.

[Wadzanai]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kusterl]

Excellent