Question

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

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

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

Is the candidate well liked by the House of

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Presidents usually pick nominees who share their judicial or political philosophy so the Court’s decisions will reflect the president’s policy goals; factors like proximity to D.C. or popularity in the House are far less important (confirmation by the Senate is the other key practical consideration).