A temporary appointment of a federal judge to avoid a difficult confirmation hearing is known as which of the following?

A. A political appointment
B. A recess appointment
C. A courtesy appointment
D. A limited appointment
E. A reviewable appointment


Answer: B

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According to Selectorate Theory, which of the following is a true statement about democrats and war:

a. Democrats, according to large-coalition logic, fight wars to gain resources. b. Democrats, according to large-coalition logic, fight wars to gain policy concessions. c. Democrats, according to large-coalition logic, fight wars to gain election victory. d. Democrats, according to large-coalition logic, fight wars to altruistically spread democracy.

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In its first year, how many cases did the U.S. Supreme Court hear?

a. 0 b. 2 c. 3 d. 5 e. 6

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What is the most common form of special district in Texas?

A. community college districts B. water conservation districts C. soil conservation districts D. independent school districts

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