The Appointment Process & Its Effect on the Courts

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UNIT TWO IDENTIFICATION TERMS
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Today's Essential Question: How does the appointment process and the Supreme Court's ideological make-up affect its decisions?

Learning Standards:
CON-5.B: Explain how the exercise of judicial review in conjunction with life tenure can lead to debate about the legitimacy of the Supreme Court’s power.
CON-5.B.2: Ideological changes in the composition of the Supreme Court due to presidential appointments have led to the Court’s establishing new or rejecting existing precedents.

The Appointment Process & Impact of Ideology on Court Decisions



Let's first take a look at the nomination process: The Path to Kavanaugh's Confirmation

How Brett Kavanaugh Will Change the Supreme Court

Now let's examine some charts on the presidential appointments and justice ideology. For each chart, come up with at least one observation. What is the main takeaway? What questions do you have? 

Supreme Court Nominees Senate Confirmation Votes

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