4 Which of the following approaches to studying judicial decision making rests on the assumption that appellate court judges view cases primarily in terms of policy preferences?
a. judicial attitudes
b. social backgrounds
c. small group
d. judicial role
Question 2
3 Which of the following social background variables has been consistently found to relate to decision making by appellate judges?
a. race
b. gender
c. pre judicial career
d. political party affiliation
e. religious affiliation