Judicial Appointment Confirmation Process

In the context of the federal judiciary, the Constitution outlines a process for appointing judges that involves both the President and the Senate. Recent discussions have highlighted the importance of the Senate's role in confirming judicial nominees, particularly in terms of ideological balance in the courts and the impact of partisanship on the confirmation process. These dynamics have become increasingly significant in the context of recent Supreme Court nominations.

Which of the following statements accurately describes a distinctive feature of the judicial appointment and confirmation process in the United States?