The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy

The video explains the role and qualifications of Supreme Court justices, the process of nominating and confirming a justice, and the political implications of a vacancy. It highlights the 2016 vacancy left by Justice Scalia's death and the subsequent confirmation of Neil Gorsuch in 2017. The video concludes with a review and questions about the Supreme Court.

What was the impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's death on the Supreme Court?

What happens if there is a tie in a Supreme Court decision?

What is the duration of service for Supreme Court justices?

How many justices are needed to form a majority opinion on the Supreme Court?

What qualifications are typically important for a Supreme Court Justice?