What is the focus of the reading material?
Understanding the Supreme Court

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Jeffrey Golson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The powers of the Executive Branch
Understanding the Supreme Court
The powers of the Legislative Branch
The history of the U.S. Congress
2.
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What does original jurisdiction allow the Supreme Court to do?
Hear a case first
Review lower court decisions
Amend the Constitution
Enforce laws
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are the possible ratings given by the ABA's Standing Committee to nominees to the Supreme Court?
Excellent, Good, Poor
Well Qualified, Qualified, Not Qualified
Superior, Average, Below Average
Outstanding, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the judicial philosophies mentioned in the document?
Liberalism
Originalism
Socialism
Capitalism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of diversity in selecting a nominee?
It is not considered
It ensures a variety of perspectives
It is the only factor considered
It is less important than age
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for a nominee to be confirmed by the full Senate?
A two-thirds majority
A simple majority
A unanimous vote
A three-fourths majority
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of political and public influence in the nomination process?
It has no impact on the process
It can influence the confirmation process
It speeds up the confirmation process
It ensures a unanimous vote
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