Author Question: In the context of federal court nominations for judicial positions, the _____ holds hearings and ... (Read 12 times)

Tazate · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

In the context of federal court nominations for judicial positions, the _____ holds hearings and makes its recommendation to the Senate, where it takes a majority vote to confirm the presidential nomination.

A) Senate Judiciary Committee
B) House Judiciary Committee
C) Senate Appropriations Committee
D) House Ways and Means Committee
E) Joint Congressional Committee

Question 2

According to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, there is only one national Supreme Court, but _____ is empowered to create additional courts as it deems necessary.

A) the president
B) the chief justice
C) Congress
D) the cabinet
E) the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit