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Why were presidents Richard nixons nominees to the supreme court rejected by the senate?
Both nominees had supported segregation in the past
Who must the presidents selection of the member of the supreme court?
The US Senate confirms SCOTUS nominees.
How long does the sentate have to confirm the presidents nomination for the supreme court?
No time period is required.
Identify 1 power unique to the Senate?
One unique power of the senate is the power to confirm or deny presidential nominees to the cabinet or supreme court.
Who approves a nominate to the you s supreme court?
Congress has to approve the US Supreme Court nominees.
In recent years the Congressional confirmation process for Presidents' US Supreme Court nominees could best be described as?
Excessively partisan, polarized, hostile, divisive and obstructionist.
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 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.
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
What questions do Supreme Court nominees often refuse to answer?
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.
What is the major voice of the legal profession that rates nominees to the supreme court?
The American Bar Association (ABA)
