The practice of senatorial courtesy refers to the
A) tradition of judges being approved by the Senate only if they belong to the same party that controls the Senate.
B) ability for senators to have the exclusive right to nominate candidates for the federal district courts in their state.
C) routine of allowing members of the House to participate in the nomination process for justices.
D) power provided to senators to veto candidates for federal district courts in their state.
E) Senate's deferring to the president on court nominees and routinely approving the selection.
Question -2-The National Organization for Women (NOW) shares some of the political aims of the National Women's Political Caucus but places more emphasis on issues pertaining specifically to the status of women.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -3-How long is the term of office for a federal judge?
A) A federal judge serves for life.
B) A federal judge must be re-elected every four years.
C) Federal judges are replaced when a new president comes into office.
D) A federal judge can serve no more than ten years.
E) Federal judges serve a one-year term.
Question -4-More than 11,000 women have served in Congress.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-How do the justices of the Supreme Court gain their position on the Court?
A) They are nominated by Congress.
B) They are elected by the people.
C) They are placed on the Court after serving as an appellate judge for at least 30 years.
D) They apply for the job, go through an interview process, and are hired.
E) They are appointed by the president.
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