The Judicial Branch Of Government - Instances When The Court Influences Politics - Dred Scott And The Civil War

The video discusses the Supreme Court's influence on politics, highlighting the Dred Scott decision's role in the Civil War. It profiles current justices, their backgrounds, and the impeachment process, noting Samuel Chase's case. The video also covers diversity milestones, including Thurgood Marshall and Sandra Day O'Connor's appointments.

What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on the United States?

• It was overturned by the Supreme Court shortly after.

• It strengthened the abolitionist movement.

• It denied the humanity and citizenship of slaves.

• It led to the immediate end of slavery.

Which justice was promoted to Chief Justice by Ronald Reagan in 1986?

• Antonin Scalia

• William Rehnquist

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• John Paul Stevens

What is the only way to remove a Supreme Court Justice from office against their will?

• Impeachment

• Supreme Court vote

• Public referendum

• Presidential order

Who was the only Supreme Court Justice ever impeached?

• Thurgood Marshall

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Samuel Chase

• Clarence Thomas

Which president appointed Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court?

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon Johnson

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

In what year did the Supreme Court get its first female justice?

• 1967

• 1991

• 1982

• 1975

Who argued the landmark case Brown vs. Board of Education?

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Thurgood Marshall

• Clarence Thomas

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg