The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy

The video explains the role and qualifications of Supreme Court justices, the process of nominating and confirming a justice, and the political implications of a vacancy. It highlights the 2016 vacancy left by Justice Scalia's death and the subsequent confirmation of Neil Gorsuch in 2017. The video concludes with a review and questions about the Supreme Court.

What is the tenure of a Supreme Court justice?

• Four years

• Ten years

• Fifteen years

• For life

How many justices are needed to form a majority opinion in the Supreme Court?

• Five

• None of the above

• Seven

• Eight

Who nominates a candidate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy?

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What role does the Senate Judiciary Committee play in the Supreme Court nomination process?

• They conduct a background check and hold hearings

• They have no role

• They vote on the nominee

• They appoint the nominee

What was the outcome of the 4/4 split in the Supreme Court after Justice Scalia's death?

• The court continued to function with eight justices

• The lower court's decision was upheld in case of a tie

• The President appointed a temporary justice

• The Senate decided all cases