Answer :
The dramatic and sometimes bitter conflict surrounding some Supreme Court nominations can only be explained by the fact that the Court plays such a large role in making public policy (Option B).
Supreme Court nominations are nominated by the US president when there is a vacancy on the Supreme court and are confirmed by the US Senate through voting. Since 1789, there has been 165 formal nominations of 146 people out of which 128 nominations (123 persons) have been confirmed. As courts play a critical and central role in politics and policymaking, a great deal of important is placed in filling these vacancies by the President. As Supreme Court justice serve for life and have significant power in the interpretation of law, the importance of these nominations cannot be overemphasized and hence are often surrounded by dramatic and sometimes bitter conflict.
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