GOV 14.3

GOV 14.3

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the constitutional requirements to become a Supreme Court justice? Options: receive the nomination of the president and consent of the Senate, be a natural-born citizen of the United States, hold a degree in law, be at least 35 years old

Back

receive the nomination of the president and consent of the Senate

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term length served by Supreme Court justices?

Back

lifetime

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many votes are required for a nominee to receive consent in the Senate? Options: 60 votes, a majority, 75 votes, unanimous consent

Back

a majority

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term representativeness refer to in the selection of justice nominees?

Back

It refers to selecting candidates to have a group of justices that somewhat represents American society.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an advantage of nominating a candidate with a long public record of deciding cases?

Back

It makes it easier for the president to determine if the candidate's ideological perspective is similar to his or her own.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the Senate Judiciary Committee serve in the confirmation process?

Back

The committee holds public hearings with the candidate and recommends if the candidate should be confirmed by the Senate.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a Supreme Court justice be removed from the Court after being appointed? Options: Justices can be removed by a petition approved by a majority of state legislatures., Justices cannot be removed from the Court., The president can remove a justice from the Court with the consent of the Senate., Congress can remove a justice through impeachment.

Back

Congress can remove a justice through impeachment.

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