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" While President Bush does n't set science standards for schools himself - - most of this work is done by state and local officials - - his re-election could affect science curriculum in two ways : by energizing his conservative Christian base to push for changes and by appointing federal judges sympathetic to creationist groups . In the last 9 months , Nigeria has established an independent electoral commission , permitted the formation of political parties , ended government control of labor unions , and strengthened the judiciary by appointing new judges to the supreme court , bringing the court to its full complement of 16 justices for the first time ever , I understand . We're restoring our judicial system by appointing serious-minded judges who respect the Constitution and America 's traditional values . Over the past year , Nigeria has established an independent electoral commission , permitted the formation of political parties , halted government interference with labor unions , and bolstered the judiciary by appointing new judges to the Supreme Court . Sending a petition to the President is one way to try to ensure the chief executive is aware of public opinion , but he has little power to resolve the issue being addressed ( save indirectly by appointing federal judges or influencing Congressional votes ) . In addition to helping bring sanity back to the courtroom by appointing sound judges , we've also moved to strengthen cooperation with local and State law enforcement agencies . What they must do is demonstrate a willingness to fight these issues by building consensus and winning votes working the legislative process , / not / by appointing friendly judges who will hand them victories on these issues regardless of what the public thinks .