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

  1. How is responsibility for Supreme Court justices a “shared responsibility”?
  2. What are fundamental constitutional values?
  3. Give an example of a litmus test. Should nominees receive the questions beforehand?
  4. 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