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Nomination of Judges
This video originally aired on
Saturday, July 2, 2005
.
About This Video
Reaction to Justice O’Connor retirement: President’s acceptance of retirement and role in nominating process, Senators’ concerns with possible nominations and the advise and consent role of the Senate.
Discussion Questions
How is responsibility for Supreme Court justices a “shared responsibility”?
What are fundamental constitutional values?
Give an example of a litmus test. Should nominees receive the questions beforehand?
How do hearings help Senators decide whether or not to confirm a nominee? How do hearings benefit the American people?
Keywords
Checks and Balances, JUDICIAL, Justices, Nominations and Confirmation, U.S. Supreme Court
Related Subjects/Topics
The President
Separation of Powers
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Supreme Court
Speakers
Kenneth Jost
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