15 Questions
What is the highest federal court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How does one become a justice on the Supreme Court?
By being nominated by the president and approved by the Senate, and then formally appointed by the president
What is a common practice among presidents when nominating individuals to the Supreme Court?
Nominating individuals who broadly share their ideological view
What is a requirement to be a justice on the Supreme Court, according to the Constitution?
There is no requirement specified in the Constitution
What did President Eisenhower call his appointment of Earl Warren as Chief Justice?
The biggest damned-fool mistake
What is the typical ideology of a Supreme Court justice nominated by a president with a liberal ideology?
Liberal
How many foreign-born justices have served on the Supreme Court?
Six
What is the minimum age required to serve on the Supreme Court?
No age requirement
What is the typical reason behind a president's nomination of a Supreme Court justice?
Shared ideological views
What is the final step in the process of becoming a Supreme Court justice?
Formal appointment by the president
What is the consequence of a president's nomination not being approved by the Senate?
The nominee is rejected and cannot serve
What is the highest level of education achieved by at least one Supreme Court justice?
No high school diploma
How many steps are involved in the process of becoming a Supreme Court justice?
Three
What is the typical expectation of a president when nominating a Supreme Court justice?
That the justice will make decisions aligned with the president's ideology
What is the significance of the Earl Warren example in the context of Supreme Court nominations?
It demonstrates the unpredictability of a justice's decisions
Learn about the requirements and process of becoming a justice on the Supreme Court, the highest federal court in the United States. Discover the role of the president and Senate in the appointment process.
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