The result of partisanship in judicial nominations is
A) that federal judgeships are filled quickly as presidents rush to fill open seat during their term.
B) that nominees are chosen strictly based on qualifications, not political affiliation.
C) that nomination hearings in the U.S. Senate can sometimes seem like dramas where the process plays out on cable news channels.
D) that fifty percent of all federal judgeships are vacant.
E) that all nominations are effectively blocked by the political parties.

Question

The result of partisanship in judicial nominations is
A) that federal judgeships are filled quickly as presidents rush to fill open seat during their term.
B) that nominees are chosen strictly based on qualifications, not political affiliation.
C) that nomination hearings in the U.S. Senate can sometimes seem like dramas where the process plays out on cable news channels.
D) that fifty percent of all federal judgeships are vacant.
E) that all nominations are effectively blocked by the political parties.

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Partisanship in judicial nominations leads to highly politicized nomination hearings in the U.S. Senate, which can be characterized as dramatic events played out on cable news channels.

The Result of Partisanship in Judicial Nominations Is