Because of the insight it gives into their doctrinal views, presidents tend to prefer Supreme Court nominees who have
A. spent their careers engaged in private practice.
B. served on a district court.
C. served on an appellate court.
D. taught at prominent law schools.
E. published extensively in legal journals.
Answer: C
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A. Brown v. Board of Education B. Plessy v. Ferguson C. Shelley v. Kraemer D. Dred Scott v. Sandford
The government agencies that are involved in gathering information about the capabilities and intentions of foreign governments are collectively known as
A. the Washington community. B. the armed services consortium. C. the intelligence community. D. the National Security Council. E. regulatory agencies.
This group's success in passing 90 percent of the legislative agenda it has sponsored and winning 86 percent of its cases before the Texas Supreme Court indicates it is now arguably the most effective interest group in Texas
a. Texas AFL-CIO b. Texas Trial Lawyers Association c. Texas Medical Association d. Texas State Teachers Association e. Christian Coalition
In the usual procedure, a successful motion to suspend the rules and consider a bill on the Senate floor requires the agreement of
a. a majority of concerned lobbyists. b. the chair of the committee that originally considered the bill. c. the Lieutenant Governor. d. the leader of the majority party. e. the floor leader.