GOV 14.3

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What are the constitutional requirements to become a Supreme Court justice? Options: receive the nomination of the president and consent of the Senate, be a natural-born citizen of the United States, hold a degree in law, be at least 35 years old

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receive the nomination of the president and consent of the Senate

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What is the term length served by Supreme Court justices?

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lifetime

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How many votes are required for a nominee to receive consent in the Senate? Options: 60 votes, a majority, 75 votes, unanimous consent

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a majority

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What does the term representativeness refer to in the selection of justice nominees?

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It refers to selecting candidates to have a group of justices that somewhat represents American society.

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What is an advantage of nominating a candidate with a long public record of deciding cases?

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It makes it easier for the president to determine if the candidate's ideological perspective is similar to his or her own.

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What role does the Senate Judiciary Committee serve in the confirmation process?

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The committee holds public hearings with the candidate and recommends if the candidate should be confirmed by the Senate.

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How can a Supreme Court justice be removed from the Court after being appointed? Options: Justices can be removed by a petition approved by a majority of state legislatures., Justices cannot be removed from the Court., The president can remove a justice from the Court with the consent of the Senate., Congress can remove a justice through impeachment.

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Congress can remove a justice through impeachment.

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Why do interest groups lobby the president and senators regarding Supreme Court nominees?

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They want a justice that will side with their cause placed on the Court.

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Why is the political popularity and power of the president an important factor in the nomination process?

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A politically popular and powerful president can rally public support behind a nominee.

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What does judicial temperament mean?

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It means being open minded, courteous, and patient.