2.9 Role of the Judicial Branch

If the Court follows or uses a past decision to influence their decision in a case, this is known as

• amicus curiae brief

• Rule of 4

• Stare decisis

• Writ of certiorari

Can the Supreme Court overrule past precedent?

• Yes, it actually happens often

• Yes, but it doesn't happens often

• No, one a decision is made it's permanent

Who is responsible for nominating new Supreme Court Justices?

• the president, with both House and Senate approval

• the president, with House approval

• the president, with Senate approval

• the other Supreme Court Justices, with the president's approval

When filling a vacancy on the Court, which of these factors is usually the most important one for the President to consider?

• Age

• Judicial philosophy

• Political ideology

• Sex

• Race

How can a Justice's time on the Court end? (check all that apply)

• The Justice dies while serving on the Court

• The Justice gets impeached, found guilty and removed from the bench

• The Justice can retire