Supreme Court Nominations: Process and Impact
This worksheet explores the process of Supreme Court nominations, including the roles of the President and Senate, and the impact of these appointments on American society.
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Supreme Court Nominations: Process and Impact
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which branch of government is responsible for nominating Supreme Court justices?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
All of the above
2. The Senate's role in the Supreme Court nomination process is known as:
Veto power
Judicial review
Advice and consent
Executive order
3. Supreme Court justices serve for unless they retire, resign, or are impeached.
4. The number of justices on the Supreme Court is currently set at .
5. The President must choose a Supreme Court nominee who shares their political ideology.
True
False
6. A nominee for the Supreme Court must be a lawyer.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the 'advice and consent' role of the Senate in the Supreme Court nomination process.
8. The image below shows the U.S. Capitol Building. Explain its significance to the Supreme Court nomination process.
9. Discuss the potential long-term impact of a President's Supreme Court nominations on American society and law. Consider factors such as judicial philosophy, political polarization, and landmark decisions.