That doesn't necessarily fit the ideological test that a lot of people like to apply.

And ideological tests are not just for judges.

Mr. Meese said the President would not employ an ideological test in selecting the nominee.

An ideological test on judicial nominations could come early.

The section he threw out allowed the ideological tests for members of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Would it be good for the country, in the long run, to encourage Senators to subject all appointments to an ideological test?

An example is the ideological test imposed on foreigners who wish to visit the United States.

There is no "gag rule" in the proposed amendment, no restrictions on fundamental free speech, no ideological test.

He said high-level officials at the White House had agreed that no ideological test for top scientific jobs was necessary.

The late Chief Justice Rehnquist did seem to impose an ideological test, but wanted good tennis partners.