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US Supreme Court https://vimeo.com/82286167 (SCOTUS)

US Supreme Court Highest court in USA Article 3! Original jurisdiction in TWO cases: state vs. state & foreign diplomats Located in Washington, D.C.

Reflection (42L) In your opinion, how important is it that the judicial branch be independent of the other two branches? Several criteria for selecting and reviewing Supreme Court nominees were mentioned. What factors do you consider most important during Senate confirmation? Do you think it is a good idea that Supreme Court justices are appointed for life? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement?

SCOTUS Logistics 1 Chief Justice + 8 Associate Justices Appt by Prez, approved by Senate No listed qualifications for judges Appointed for life – only way to “quit” is to be impeached, die, or resign Should not be partisan (biased)

SCOTUS Justices Chief Justice John Roberts Antonin Scalia

Anthony Kennedy Clarence Thomas

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Steven Breyer

Samuel Alito Sonia Sotomayor Elena Kagan

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