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What questions do Supreme Court nominees often refuse to answer?
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∙ 13y ago
Supreme Court nominees often evade questions related to ideology; how they would rule in hypothetical cases; state their opinion about controversial settled law; or indulge in conjecture that might unfairly effect their chance of confirmation.
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Who approves a nominate to the you s supreme court?
Congress has to approve the US Supreme Court nominees.
How does the senate judiciary influence the supreme court?
They hold the hearings to determine the nominees of the Supreme Court. There have been six nominees that the senate has rejected over the past sixty years through this process.
Why were presidents Richard nixons nominees to the supreme court rejected by the senate?
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
Why were president Richard Nixon nominees to the Supreme Court rejected by the senate?
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
Does the American Bar Association help select a US Supreme Court justice?
The American Bar Association issues an opinion about the professional competence and qualifications of US Supreme Court nominees and potential nominees.
How can the legislative branch refuse to approve supreme court nominees?
They talk about it in a committee, then vote 'No'. This is a part of the checks and balances in the US Constitution that prevent the Executive branch from gaining too much power.
Who must the presidents selection of the member of the supreme court?
The US Senate confirms SCOTUS nominees.
What is the major voice of the legal profession that rates nominees to the supreme court?
The American Bar Association (ABA)
Did Abraham Lincoln have any Supreme Court nominees?
The man freed slaves. Thats a major one right there.
What is the Senate's review of potential US Supreme Court nominees an example of?
The US government's system of checks and balances
What is a important job for a senator?
Senators create laws. They advise provide advice and consent on supreme court nominees.
Who holds hearings to examine any Supreme Court nominees qualifications and judicial philosophies?
The Senate Judiciary Committee
