Question

what is the reason for giving the president the power to make foderal judge appointments? (1 point)
the acting president appoints federal judges to make the executive branch more powerful than the legislative branch.
the acting president appoints federal judges so they can choose individuals who will rule on cases in their favor.
the acting president appoints federal judges that will carry out their wishes after they have left office
the acting president appoints federal judges as a way to enforce the system of checks and balances

Explanation:

• The first option is wrong as branches are co - equal, not to make one more powerful.
• The second and third options imply unethical/self - serving motives, which is not the purpose of judicial appointments.
• The correct reason is that judicial appointments are part of the system of checks and balances, where each branch (executive, legislative, judicial) checks the others' power.

Answer:

D. The acting president appoints federal judges as a way to enforce the system of checks and balances.