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The Supreme Court A Closer Look Unit 6 Lesson 1

The Supreme Court All judges who serve on the Supreme Court are also known as justices. To become a Supreme Court justice, a person is nominated by the president. When the president nominates a Supreme Court justice, what do you think they look for? Why is that important?

The Supreme Court After the nomination, the Senate must approve it in order for the judge to become a Supreme Court justice. What is that an example of? Why is that important? What does that help to protect?

The Supreme Court Once the appointment is approved, that justice is in that job for life or until the justice wants to retire. What do you think that means for our legal system? If there is wrong doing, a justice may be impeached, brought to trail by Congress, to decided whether or not a crime was committed and if they can stay as a Supreme Court justice or be taken out of that position.

Current Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Over four years ago, a ruling was made by the Supreme Court. Do you know what that ruling was? Why is it important? How will this impact your life?