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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

As a result of a practice known as _____, home-state senators of the president's political party can influence the choice of the nominee to a district court.

A) partisan politeness
B) senatorial courtesy
C) representative respect
D) senatorial chivalry
E) congressional cordiality

Question 2

The American judiciary is subjected to a number of checks. One such check is that:

A) the Supreme Court hears meritless appeals so it can rule on such issues.
B) justices broaden their rulings to focus on multiple aspects of an issue, not just one aspect.
C) justices make decisions based on their personal values and policy preferences.
D) legislatures can revise old laws or pass new ones in an attempt to negate a court's ruling.
E) federal and state legislatures are obligated to appropriate the funds necessary to carry out rulings.