Question

Which standard would a president most likely use to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court?(1 point)
Responses

Is the candidate well liked by the House of Representatives?
Is the candidate well liked by the House of Representatives?

Does the candidate’s philosophy agree with the president’s?
Does the candidate’s philosophy agree with the president’s?

Does the candidate live close to Washington, D.C.?
Does the candidate live close to Washington, D.C.?

Is the candidate well known by the general public?

Answer 1

The standard a president would most likely use to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court is:

**Does the candidate’s philosophy agree with the president’s?**

This is important because Supreme Court justices have significant influence over legal interpretations and rulings that align with specific ideologies, so a president generally seeks nominees whose judicial philosophy matches their own values and policies.