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Author Scherer, Nancy.

Title Scoring points : politicians, activists, and the lower Federal Court appointment process / Nancy Scherer.

Publication Info. Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2005.

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 Moore Stacks  KF8776 .S34 2005    Available  ---
Description x, 272 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-255) and index.
Contents The theory of elite mobilization -- From patronage to policy -- The role of political ideology in the lower court nomination process -- Affirmative action and judicial selection -- Political activists turn their attention to the confirmation phase of the appointment process -- The rise of Senate obstructionism in the judicial confirmation process -- Lower court judicial selection as a campaign issue -- The impact of divided government on the lower court appointment process.
Subject Judges -- Selection and appointment -- United States.
Judges -- Selection and appointment.
United States.
Indexed Term Federal courts
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