The appointment of two Supreme Court justices by a Republican president to take the seats formerly held by Democratic appointees would be most likely to have which of the following effects?

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This scenario would likely result in a shift in power from the national government to the states, as conservative justices appointed by a Republican president would be more likely to interpret the Constitution in a way that limits the power of the federal government and expands the power of the states. This could also result in more conservative outcomes in cases related to states' rights and federalism.

The Appointment of Two Supreme Court Justices by a Republican