In his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, John Roberts talks about his understanding of the role of a Supreme Court Justice.

Discussion Questions

1. How does John Roberts' experiences as a lawyer affect how he views the Supreme Court and the role of Chief Justice?
2. How do you feel about John Roberts comparing a Supreme Court Justice to a baseball umpire? Do you think it’s important that John Roberts has worked for the government and argued cases against the government? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think he talked about those experiences in his opening statement to the Judiciary Committee?