Judicial Appointment Proposal Analysis

Judicial Appointment Proposal Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses a proposal for judicial reform, suggesting that when federal judges reach 70 and do not retire, a new member should be appointed. The aim is to introduce younger judges to improve efficiency and address modern issues. The proposal faces opposition, accused of 'packing the court,' but the speaker clarifies that the intention is to appoint justices who respect legislative policy and understand contemporary conditions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main condition for appointing a new judge according to the proposal?

When a judge reaches the age of 60

When a judge reaches the age of 70 and does not retire

When a judge retires at any age

When a judge requests a replacement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the primary goals of introducing younger judges into the judicial system?

To reduce the number of court cases

To make the administration of justice faster and less costly

To make the administration of justice slower

To increase the number of judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the proposal aim to address social and economic problems?

By appointing judges with no experience

By ignoring modern conditions

By appointing younger judges with modern experience

By reducing the number of judges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accusation do opponents make about the proposal?

That it seeks to pack the Supreme Court

That it will slow down justice

That it will increase court costs

That it will reduce the number of judges

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's response to the claim of establishing a 'baneful precedent'?

The proposal is unrelated to precedents

The proposal will not establish a baneful precedent

The proposal will establish a baneful precedent

The proposal will only affect future cases

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about appointing 'spineless puppets' to the court?

It is the main goal of the proposal

No honorable president or Senate would appoint such judges

It is necessary for modern justice

It is a common practice

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by 'packing the court' according to the speaker?

Increasing court costs

Reducing the number of judges

Appointing judges who understand modern conditions

Appointing judges who will ignore the law

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