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AP US Government

Category - Gov Institutions

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Why has the Senate become a more democratic institution in the 20^th century?

Which of the following is a check that Congress has over the federal judiciary?

Only Congress can nominate federal judges.
Only Congress can confirm federal judges.
Congress can overturn judicial decisions.
Congress can choose to not enforce judicial rulings.
Congress can abolish the Supreme Court.

Explanation

Answer: B - All federal judges, at any level, must be nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Usually this means there is some negotiation between the president and key senators over which judges would be most acceptable to everyone. Occasionally the nomination and confirmation of federal judges becomes a political battle that dominates news headlines.

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