SSCG13a

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How does a person become a Supreme Court Justice?

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They are appointed/nominated by the president and approved/confirmed by the Senate.

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Why do federal judges/justices have a lifetime term?

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It helps keep the judiciary independent (no one can threaten your job if you make a decision other disagree with).

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Why is justice/judge selection so important for the president?

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Judges with lifetime term have major impact long after a president is out of office.

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In what ways can a federal judge leave office? Options: fired by the president, resign, die, removal, retirement, Congressional preference, resignation only

Back

resign, die, removal, retirement

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Whom does the president consult first when a judicial vacancy occurs?

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Senators from the state involved

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Which Senate conducts hearings to approve a judicial nomination?

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Judiciary

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How must the Senate vote to confirm a judicial nominee?

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simple majority

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Which of the following would a president most likely consider as a judicial appointment?
Options:
someone with opposite views from his own,
a recent Harvard Law graduate,
a member of his party with similar political, social, economic, & legal views,
someone with 5 years experience as a lawyer

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a member of his party with similar political, social, economic, & legal views

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Why do federal judges/justices have a lifetime term?

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It allows them to make independent decisions without concern of being fired from their job if they make a decision someone doesn't like.