Which of the following statements about senatorial courtesy is FALSE?

A) When there is a vacancy for a federal judgeship, the relevant senator will suggest one or more names to the Attorney General and the president.
B) Presidents usually check carefully with the relevant senator ahead of time so that they will avoid making a nomination that will fail to be confirmed.
C) To invoke senatorial courtesy, the relevant senator must provide documented evidence why the nominee is not fit for office.
D) Federal judicial nominations are not confirmed when opposed by a senator of the president?s party from the state in which the nominee is to serve.
E) none of the above


Answer: C) To invoke senatorial courtesy, the relevant senator must provide documented evidence why the nominee is not fit for office.

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