Presidents have the power to change the direction of the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary by doing which of the following?
A. Firing judges and justices on the grounds of incompatibility
B. Appointing new judges who have philosophies consistent with that of the president
C. Forcing Congress to consider impeachment of specific judges
D. Declaring martial law, which limits judicial decision making
E. Limiting the jurisdiction of the federal courts with an executive order
Answer: B
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