Nominations to the federal bench are made by the president. The judicial candidate’s name is then sent to the

a. attorney general, who has the authority to veto the appointment.
b. Senate Judiciary Committee, which conducts an investigation of the nominee’s fitness for the post.
c. House of Representatives, which approves or rejects the nomination by a simple majority vote.
d. Senate, where the appointment must be confirmed by a two-thirds majority vote.


b. Senate Judiciary Committee, which conducts an investigation of the nominee’s fitness for the post.

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The Latin term stare decisis refers to

A. judicial precedent. B. a military coup. C. a vote of confidence in the legislature. D. the split executive of parliamentary government.

Political Science

The actual consequences of communication can be directly affected by whether an organization is characterized by

a. the political or consensual model of communication. b. individuals deeply desiring to improve communication. c. senders of messages knowing exactly what they want to say or write. d. none of the above.

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The committee that oversees the conduct of a party’s presidential campaign and develops strategy for congressional elections is the

a. politburo. b. national committee. c. presidential counsel. d. central bureau. e. Congress.

Political Science

Describe the different functions of political parties in our system.

What will be an ideal response?

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