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7-2: Selection of Judges

Big Idea: Constitutionalism Enduring Understanding: The design of the judicial branch protects the Supreme Court’s independence as a branch of government, and the emergence and use of judicial review remains a powerful judicial practice. Learning Objective: Explain how other branches in the government can limit the Supreme Court’s power.

Selection of Judges Lower Courts Supreme Court All federal judges appointed by president and confirmed by Senate majority vote Senatorial courtesy Supreme Court Factors Expected to share president’s ideology Litmus test Race, ethnicity, and gender also considered Confirmation Background checks (FBI and ABA) Role of interest groups Senate Judiciary Committee Role of divided government