President Trump Interviews Judge Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court

President Trump Interviews Judge Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court

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The video discusses Amy Coney Barrett's judicial background and her potential appointment to the Supreme Court. It highlights the President's influence in reshaping the judiciary, comparing it to past presidents like Reagan. The Senate's role in confirming justices, especially during an election year, is examined, with references to past precedents and political dynamics. The video concludes with President Trump's plans to interview candidates and announce a nominee.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position did Amy Coney Barrett hold before being nominated to the Supreme Court?

Judge on the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit

Senator from Ohio

Governor of Indiana

Attorney General of the United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which President had the opportunity to appoint the most Supreme Court justices since Reagan?

President Bush

President Clinton

President Trump

President Obama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mitch McConnell's stance regarding the Senate vote on the Supreme Court nomination?

He opposed any vote before the election

He remained neutral on the timing of the vote

He promised a vote before the election

He suggested delaying the vote until next year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Republicans justify blocking President Obama's Supreme Court nominee in 2016?

They preferred a different candidate

They claimed it was too close to the election

They wanted to wait for the next President

They believed the nominee was unqualified

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump plan to do regarding the Supreme Court nomination?

He nominated a candidate without interviews

He decided to postpone the nomination

He planned to interview candidates and announce his nominee

He left the decision to the Senate