Discussion Post: "President's Effect in Appointing Federal Judges and Analysis of the 2013 Decision Regarding DOMA"
Respond to the following:
a) Referring to the study regarding the effect of presidential philosophy on the selection of judges, determine two ways in which presidential philosophy can impact judicial decision making. Draw three conclusions from the study. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.
b) From the e-Activity, summarize three key issues that the DOMA decision of 2013 addressed that fall under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Indicate which of the three issues you believe will have the greatest overall impact on society in the future. Justify your response.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.