U.S. Supreme Court nomination process explained

U.S. Supreme Court nomination process explained

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Science, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the process of filling a vacancy in the U.S. Supreme Court. When a spot opens, the president selects a candidate, who undergoes a background check. The Senate Judiciary Committee then holds hearings to interview the nominee. Regardless of the committee's recommendation, the nominee is sent to the full Senate for a vote. A simple majority is needed for confirmation. Once confirmed, a Supreme Court justice serves for life unless they resign, die, or are impeached.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for selecting a candidate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy?

The Chief Justice

The Senate

The President

The Vice President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the steps a candidate must pass before Senate Judiciary Committee hearings?

A financial audit

A public debate

An FBI background check

A media interview

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many members are there in the Senate Judiciary Committee?

20

10

25

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a nominee to be confirmed by the Senate?

A three-fourths majority

A simple majority

A two-thirds majority

A unanimous vote

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what circumstances does a Supreme Court justice's appointment end?

When the Senate votes them out

When a new President is elected

When they are impeached

When they reach the age of 70