Senate Hearings Conclude In Judge Jackson's Path To The Supreme Court

The transcript covers Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings, highlighting the importance of diversity in the Supreme Court. It discusses her career achievements and the partisan nature of the hearings, with the American Bar Association affirming her qualifications. The hearings included partisan exchanges, notably about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. The timeline for her confirmation aims to ensure no gap in the Supreme Court's composition when Justice Stephen Breyer retires.

What impact does Judge Jackson believe her nomination has on young girls?

• It discourages them from pursuing law.

• It makes them want to avoid the Supreme Court.

• It inspires them to think about law in new ways.

• It has no impact on them.

What did the American Bar Association say about Judge Jackson's qualifications?

• They did not comment on her qualifications.

• She is unqualified to serve on the Supreme Court.

• She is well qualified to serve on the highest court.

• She is only qualified for lower courts.

How did the American Bar Association respond to allegations that Judge Jackson is soft on crime?

• They had no comment on the allegations.

• They agreed with the allegations.

• They disagreed with the allegations.

• They were unsure about the allegations.

What characterized the hearings as particularly partisan?

• The lack of any questioning from senators.

• The presence of partisan witnesses from both parties.

• The absence of any partisan witnesses.

• Judge Jackson's presence at the hearings.

What unusual topic was brought up during the hearings?

• The election and January 6th events.

• The history of the Supreme Court.

• The weather conditions.

• Judge Jackson's favorite book.

What is the planned timeline for Judge Jackson's confirmation?

• There is no planned timeline.

• Before the end of the current Supreme Court term.

• After the next presidential election.

• Within the next decade.

What is the goal regarding the number of justices on the Supreme Court after Justice Breyer's retirement?

• To have fewer than nine justices.

• To have more than nine justices.

• To maintain nine justices without a gap.

• To have no justices temporarily.