History of Supreme Court Vacancies

The transcript discusses the history and process of Supreme Court nominations, highlighting the roles of ideology and personality. It examines the court's influence on cultural issues like segregation and abortion, and the evolving nature of advice and consent. Historical examples, such as the Warren Court and FDR's court-packing attempt, illustrate the court's impact on American politics.

Which president appointed the most justices to the Supreme Court?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Eisenhower

• Nixon

• Reagan

What was a significant shift in the Supreme Court's role during the Warren Court?

• More conservative rulings

• Focus on personality over ideology

• Increased ideological battles

• Reduction in the number of justices

What landmark case is associated with the Warren Court's activism?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

What was FDR's controversial proposal regarding the Supreme Court?

• Reducing the number of justices

• Appointing justices for life

• Expanding the size of the court

• Abolishing the Supreme Court

What is the primary focus of the 'advice and consent' process?

• Ensuring nominees have no legal background

• Balancing state and federal power

• Avoiding public scrutiny

• Deferring to the president's choice

When did Supreme Court hearings become televised?

• 1954

• 1982

• 1925

• 1970

What was the New York Times' stance on Louis Brandeis' nomination?

• Supportive of his conservative views

• Indifferent to his nomination

• Opposed to his social justice advocacy

• Supportive of his social justice advocacy