The norm of ______ generally allows senators to nominate lower-lever federal judges to serve in their states with the expectation that they will be confirmed without significant opposition.

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Senatorial courtesy is a norm in the Senate where Senators are allowed to nominate lower-level federal judges to serve in their states with the understanding that they will be confirmed without much opposition. This is based on the belief that Senators from a particular state understand the legal community in their state better than anyone else and that their recommendations should be given significant weight in the confirmation process.

The Norm of ______ Generally Allows Senators to Nominate Lower-Lever