Supreme Court Nominee Undergoes Second Day Of Questioning

The transcript covers Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing, focusing on her responses to questions about hypothetical cases, constitutional interpretation, and her stance on precedent. It highlights the Democrats' concerns about her potential rulings on cases involving President Trump and the election. Barrett's impartiality and commitment to the Constitution are emphasized, along with her historic nomination as a pro-life woman. The tone of the hearing is noted to be less hostile compared to previous confirmations.

What was Judge Barrett's stance on answering hypothetical questions during her confirmation hearing?

• She answered all hypothetical questions.

• She answered only questions related to past cases.

• She refused to answer hypothetical questions.

• She provided detailed answers to hypothetical questions.

What legal issue did the Democrats focus on regarding President Trump during the hearing?

• The scope of the presidential pardon power.

• The legality of the Affordable Care Act.

• The legality of immigration policies.

• The Second Amendment rights.

What was Judge Barrett's response to questions about the potential delay of elections?

• She stated that the President has the authority to delay elections.

• She refused to comment on the constitutional authority to delay elections.

• She confirmed that elections cannot be delayed.

• She provided a detailed legal analysis on election delays.

What is significant about Judge Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court?

• She is the first judge to be nominated without a law degree.

• She is the first nominee to be confirmed without a hearing.

• She is the first woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court.

• She is the first openly pro-life woman nominated to the Supreme Court.

How did the tone of Barrett's confirmation hearing compare to previous ones?

• It was less hostile than the Gorsuch and Kavanaugh confirmations.

• It was the most hostile hearing in history.

• It was more hostile than previous hearings.

• It was equally hostile as previous hearings.