John Roberts on Capitol Hill

This video originally aired on Wednesday, July 27, 2005.

About This Video

John Roberts meets with Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME), illustrating the Senate’s role of advise and consent on nominations.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why is John Roberts meeting with Senators on Capitol Hill?
  2. Why would the media be interested in following Judge Roberts?
  3. What information does the media gain by interviewing Sen. Snowe?

Keywords

LEGISLATIVE, Media, Nominations and Confirmation, Separation of Powers, U.S. Senate, U.S. Supreme Court

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. Senate
  • Checks and Balances
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Speakers

  • Senator Joseph Biden, Jr. (D-DE)
  • Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH)
  • Judge John G. Roberts, Jr.
  • Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)