1. Define "litmus test" as used in paragraph 5.

2. What criteria did Sen. Obama tell members of a Planned Parenthood conference he would use when appointing judges?

3. Sen. Obama said that Justice Scalia is intellectually brilliant. Why did he then say he would have opposed Justice Scalia's nomination?

4. After naming the four liberal members of the current Supreme Court as those he would not have nominated, what criteria did Sen. McCain say he would use to nominate judges?

5. What is Sen. Obama implying in paragraph 22?

6. Considering the vast difference of opinion between Senators Obama and McCain on judicial nominees, why do you think the media has not highlighted this issue? Why do you think the candidates themselves have not placed more emphasis on this issue?

7. Do you agree with Sen. Obama or Sen. McCain on the issue of judicial appointments? Explain your answer.