Which of the following statements about judicial selection in the lower courts is FALSE?

A) The president usually has more influence in the selection of judges to the federal courts of appeal than to federal district courts.
B) Sitting judges may be asked to evaluate prospective judicial nominees.
C) The Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conduct competency and background checks on prospective judicial nominees.
D) Candidates for judicial nomination rarely campaign for the positions themselves.
E) none of the above


Ans: D) Candidates for judicial nomination rarely campaign for the positions themselves.

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