An 'Orange Cloud' Hangs Over Barrett's Nomination, Says Durbin

An 'Orange Cloud' Hangs Over Barrett's Nomination, Says Durbin

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The transcript discusses the Affordable Care Act and the political urgency to appoint a 9th Supreme Court justice to potentially overturn it. It highlights the constraints of judicial conduct and originalism, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Constitution and the judicial process, as articulated by Justice Ginsburg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there a rush to fill the vacancy related to the Affordable Care Act?

To support the Democratic platform

To ensure the Affordable Care Act is upheld

To fulfill a promise to end the Affordable Care Act

To delay the decision on the Affordable Care Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nominee's stance on answering hypothetical questions?

The nominee refuses to answer hypotheticals

The nominee only answers hypotheticals in private

The nominee is open to discussing hypotheticals

The nominee provides detailed hypothetical scenarios

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the nominee say about the strain on originalism?

It strains the canons of conduct

It supports the clear wording of the Constitution

It allows for off-the-cuff reactions

It encourages hypothetical discussions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the nominee, what prevents deciding legal issues outside of cases?

Article 2

Article 3

Article 1

Article 4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Justice Ginsburg emphasize about the judicial process?

It should be disregarded

It allows for unilateral decisions

It requires hypothetical discussions

It should be respected and followed