Scoring points : politicians, activists, and the lower federal court appointment process / Nancy Scherer.

Author/creator Scherer, Nancy
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2005.
Descriptionx, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [227]-255) and index.
LCCN 2005004650
ISBN0804749485 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0804749493 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks KF8776 .S34 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold