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US Supreme Court Vacancy Process Quiz

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What was the main purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments passed during Reconstruction?

To ensure equal treatment under the law

To grant voting rights to all citizens

To provide additional powers to the executive branch

To abolish slavery, guarantee equal protection, and prohibit racial discrimination in voting (correct)

Which Supreme Court case dealt with the concept of equal treatment as outlined in the 14th amendment?

Citizens United v. FEC

Obergefell v. Hodges

Brown v. Board of Education (correct)

Roe v. Wade

What did the 15th amendment primarily address?

Prohibition of slavery

Equal education opportunities

Racial discrimination in voting (correct)

Economic rights for all citizens

In which year was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed to address weaknesses in African-American voting rights?

1965 Signup and view all the answers

What did the constitutional amendments during Reconstruction aim to achieve regarding citizenship and rights?

Ensuring equal rights for all citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of the US Supreme Court in upholding the constitution?

Determining the constitutionality of laws Signup and view all the answers

In which case was the independent nature of the US Supreme Court first established?

Pletcher v. Peck Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of judicial review in relation to laws?

It can strike down laws violating the constitution Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a President appoints a judge who later dies during their term?

The Senate must confirm a new appointment Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of a US Supreme Court Justice?

Life with no possibility of removal Signup and view all the answers

What does judicial common cover according to the text?

Criminal and civil cases Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the vacancy that was filled by Ketanji Brown Jackson?

Sudden death of Justice Kennedy Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced Justice Kennedy in 2016?

Neil Gorsuch Signup and view all the answers

Which Justice retired in 2014 and faced impeachment proceedings?

Justice Fuller Signup and view all the answers

Who did Obama appoint to the Supreme Court?

Merrick Garland Signup and view all the answers

Which Constitutional requirement necessitated a full Senate vote for the confirmation of a nominee?

Headings to question nominee's qualifications Signup and view all the answers