The president has nominated one of his personal friends to fill a federal appellate court vacancy. The nominee has a law degree, but has never practiced law or served as a judge at any level. She has also voiced a number of extremely controversial opinions about her political opponents in the past.

How could one of the major organizations within the federal government most effectively prevent the president's nominee from serving as a federal judge?

A. The federal bureaucracy could refuse to serve under the president's nominee.

B. The Senate could refuse to confirm the president's nominee.

C. The president's cabinet could veto the president's nominee with a two-thirds vote.

D. The Supreme Court could rule that the president's nominee was unqualified.

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1 January, 22:23

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Mercedes Nicholson · Answer 1

B. The Senate could refuse to confirm the president's nominee.

Neveah Fleming · Answer 2

B. The senate could refuse to confirm the presidents nominee