Confirmation of Justices

This video originally aired on Tuesday, July 12, 2005.

About This Video

Senators Bill Frist (R-TN), Harry Reid (D-NV), and Arlen Specter (R-PA) discuss their meeting with the President regarding Supreme Court nominations.

Discussion Questions

  1. What leadership roles do these men hold in the Senate?
  2. Why would Senate leaders meet with the President regarding potential Supreme Court nominees?
  3. What is “advise and consent”?
  4. Would it be beneficial to nominate a justice from areas other than the traditional circuit courts? Why or why not?
  5. Why would “unity in the court” be desirable?

Keywords

Committees, Justices, LEGISLATIVE, Nominations and Confirmation, President, Separation of Powers, U.S. Senate, U.S. Supreme Court

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. Senate
  • Checks and Balances
  • Congressional Committees
  • The President
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Speakers

  • Senator Bill Frist (R-TN)
  • Senator Harry Reid (D-NV)
  • Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA)