Before nominating someone for an open seat on a federal district court in Wisconsin, the president consults with the senator from Wisconsin who shares the president's party label. This is an example of what?

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Senatorial courtesy is the practice whereby the president seeks the approval or advice of the senator(s) from the state in which a federal judicial vacancy is to be filled. This tradition is followed out of respect for the senator(s) of the state, who are often well acquainted with the local legal talent pool and have a vested interest in ensuring the appointment of a judge who will effectively represent the state's interests. In this scenario, the president is following the tradition of senatorial courtesy by consulting with the senator from Wisconsin before nominating someone for the district court seat.

Before Nominating Someone for an Open Seat on a Federal