Which of the Following Statements About Appointments to Federal Appeals

Which of the following statements about appointments to federal appeals courts is true?

A) Appeals court judges are far more numerous than federal district court appointments.
B) Appeals court judges are usually selected because of their important position in state governments.
C) Appeals court judges are usually Senators.
D) Appeals court appointments are often "stepping­stones" to the Supreme Court.
E) Appeals court judges are less influential than federal district judges.