Question

Which best explains how the president selects a justice for the Supreme Court?

The president selects a judge that is qualified but disagrees with him on issues.
The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.
The president selects a qualified judge that Congress proposes.
The president selects a qualified judge whom existing judges approve of.

Answer 1

The president selects a judge whom he considers the most qualified and will most likely support his agenda.

Explanation: The president nominates a candidate based on qualifications and ideological alignment (to further his policy goals); the nominee must then be confirmed by the Senate.