Presidents have the power to change the direction of the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary by
A) appointing new judges who in principle have philosophies consistent with the president.
B) firing judges and justices on the grounds of incompatibility.
C) forcing Congress to consider impeachment of specific judges.
D) declaring martial law, which restricts judicial decision making.
E) limiting the jurisdiction of the federal courts with an executive order.
A
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In recent decades, presidents have occasionally emphasized racial and ethnic diversity when selecting Supreme Court justices. During the nineteenth century, what form of diversity was a factor when nominating potential justices?
a. economic diversity b. gender diversity c. there was no desire for a diverse high court d. geographical diversity e. diversity in educational background
Most of the influence and initiative in today's election campaigns and other political processes are held by the a. candidate. b. delegate
c. voter. d. party.
John Merryman was being held by Abraham Lincoln and the Union troops on charges that he ______.
a. blew up a large gun stash b. led guerrilla attacks against union troops c. stole secrets from Union generals d. burned at least six railroad bridges
An example of casework by a member of Congress is
a. working with a caucus on a public policy that affects his or her constituents. b. voting for a bill desired by constituents. c. writing a newsletter to send out to constituents. d. helping a constituent gain citizenship. e. All of the above are true.