Select all that apply.
Presidents can influence the courts by
A. confirming Supreme Court justices as part of the confirmation process
B. deciding who will sit on the federal bench
C. ruling whether laws are constitutional
D. influencing the cases that come before courts
Answer (2)
Presidents influence the courts mainly by confirming Supreme Court justices and deciding who sits on the federal bench, as well as indirectly shaping the cases that come before the courts. However, they do not have the power to determine if laws are constitutional, which is reserved for the judicial branch. Therefore, the correct answers are A, B, and D.
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Presidents influence courts primarily by confirming Supreme Court justices, deciding appointments for the federal bench, and indirectly shaping which cases come before the courts. They do not, however, determine the constitutionality of laws. Their nominations significantly affect the judicial landscape. ;
