Question

In early United States history, "midnight judge" refers specifically to

A) judges who lacked qualifications for office.
B) racist groups who terrorized minorities at night.
C) political action committees who influenced local magistrates.
D) judges appointed to serve based on their political affiliation.

Answer 1

The midnight judge refers to the Act which is The Midnight Judge Act in the early 19th century. This is an act which aims in rectifying issues in the U.S. Supreme Court. In this case, the midnight judge refers to those judges who were assigned to serve based on their political affiliation. Answer is D.

Answer 2

Correct answer choice is :

D) Judges appointed to serve based on their political affiliation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The act considerably expands the national judiciary, and Adams took over the chance to nominate his Federalist friends and supporters to the new offices. These men can rely on to safeguard governmental regulations, from the growing Democratic-Republicans. The organization that needed the Justices of the Supreme Court and restate a conclusion made in the appellate level courts.