Question

Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to
approve judges to the federal courts?
A
B
C
D
to ensure that the branches work together
to expand the power of the executive branch
to increase the power of the legislative branch
to ensure that the branches seek voter support
Percent

Answer 1

A — to ensure that the branches work together.

(The Constitution’s nomination-and-confirmation process is a check-and-balance: the President nominates judges and the Senate gives “advice and consent” to prevent one branch from controlling judicial appointments.)