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1. Who are the official and unofficial participants in the process by which justices on the Supreme Court are selected and confirmed? What variables or factors influence the presidents decision to nominate? Of the thousands of potential nominees, how does one particular justice make it on to the presidents list?
2. Many believe that how we select Supreme Court justices is dysfunctional and even corrupt. Why would commentators say this? Tell me whats wrong with the process. Be specific. Use real-life examples. What reforms are suggested?
3. How does a case get to the Court? Using examples from the reading and lectures, describe the stages as well as the internal and external factors or forces that are more likely to get a case heard by the Court. Why cant a president simply demand that the Court should hear a case?
4. Explain in detail the importance/purpose of five of the following. Provide an example(s) for each:
Rule of Four
Discuss List
Rul
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Rules of standing
Solicitor General
Amicus Curiae
5. Everyday there are articles that appear in news sources discussing justices ideologies or philosophies. Hes conservative. Shes liberal? According to the PowerPoint lecture, what do these terms mean as they relate to judicial decision making? What other terms and concepts are used to understand the behavior of justices? Be prepared to write an essay on this subject.
6. After watching the ideologies video, answer the following:
1. in terms of judicial decision-making describe conservative vs. liberal.
2. discuss two methods of types of constitutional interpretation.
7. Choose and watch two Court case videos. For each, write an essay discussing the facts leading to the case, the constitutional question, the holding, and the majoritys reasoning.
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Requirements: 275 words per question
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