Supreme Court and Presidential Elections

What was the impact of Justice Scalia's passing on the Supreme Court's balance?

• It led to a 6-2 split favoring liberals.

• It had no impact on the court's balance.

• It resulted in a 4-4 split.

• It created a 5-3 split favoring conservatives.

What is the role of the Senate in the Supreme Court appointment process?

• The Senate nominates the judges.

• The Senate confirms the President's nominees.

• The Senate appoints the judges directly.

• The Senate has no role in the process.

Which historical event is cited by Republicans to argue against a Supreme Court nomination in an election year?

• The nomination of Ed Bradford in 1852.

• The nomination of Abe Foris in 1968.

• The nomination of Frank Murphy in 1940.

• The nomination of Justice Kennedy in 1988.

According to Republicans, what is the 'Thurman rule'?

• A rule that requires unanimous Senate approval for nominations.

• A rule that mandates a popular vote for Supreme Court nominations.

• A rule that allows nominations only in non-election years.

• A rule that prevents nominations in the last 6 months of a presidency.

What example do Democrats use to counter the Republican argument about election year nominations?

• The nomination of Ed Bradford in 1852.

• The nomination of Frank Murphy in 1940.

• The nomination of Justice Kennedy in 1988.

• The nomination of Abe Foris in 1968.

How do Democrats define a 'lame duck' president?

• A president in the last year of their term.

• A president after an election but before inauguration.

• A president who has lost re-election.

• A president who has resigned.

What is the longest recorded wait time for a Supreme Court nomination to be processed?

• 27 months

• 342 days

• 100 days

• 125 days

What constitutional argument do Democrats use to support President Obama's nomination?

• The president can nominate at any time during their term.

• The president's nomination must be approved by a popular vote.

• The president must nominate within the first year of their term.

• The president can only nominate in non-election years.

Which president successfully nominated a Supreme Court justice in an election year, according to Democrats?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Ronald Reagan

• Lyndon Johnson

What is the main Republican argument against President Obama's nomination?

• The nomination should wait for the next president.

• The nomination should be decided by a popular vote.

• The nomination process is too lengthy.

• The nomination is unconstitutional.