Supreme Court Nominations: A Civics Worksheet
Explore the process and significance of Supreme Court nominations with this Grade 10 civics worksheet.
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Supreme Court Nominations: A Civics Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the Supreme Court nomination process in the United States.
1. The President nominates Supreme Court justices, but the must confirm them.
2. Supreme Court justices serve for or until they retire, resign, or are impeached.
3. The number of justices on the Supreme Court is currently .
1. Which of the following is NOT a formal qualification for becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
Being at least 35 years old
Being a lawyer
Being nominated by the President
Being confirmed by the Senate
2. What is the role of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the nomination process?
To formally appoint the nominee
To conduct hearings and vote on the nominee
To veto the President's choice
To advise the President on potential nominees
1. All Supreme Court nominees are easily confirmed by the Senate.
True
False
2. The President typically considers a nominee's judicial philosophy when making a selection.
True
False
1. Briefly explain why Supreme Court nominations are often highly contentious political events.
2. Describe the 'advice and consent' role of the Senate in the Supreme Court nomination process.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
4. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is known as .