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Litmus test, Litmus Test in Chemistry, Litmus Test in politics

A Litmus test is a chemical test in chemistry.

However litmus test is being used in politics now.

google trend is showing litmus test as one of the most searched 
word phrase.

so to give the searchers some information about litmus test 
i am writing it.

A litmus test is a question asked of a potential candidate 
for high office, the answer to which would determine whether 
the nominating official would choose to proceed with the 
appointment or nomination. 

The expression is a metaphor based on the litmus test in chemistry.

Those who must approve a nominee, such as a justice of the Supreme 
Court of the United States, may also be said to apply a litmus test 
to determine whether the nominee will receive their vote. 

In these contexts, Litmus test comes up most often with 
respect to nominations to the judiciary.

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