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Judicial Appointments Appointed for life “subject to good behavior” in order to insure that… –Justices are free from direct political pressure Appointed.

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2 Judicial Appointments Appointed for life “subject to good behavior” in order to insure that… –Justices are free from direct political pressure Appointed by? –President Confirmed by –Senate confirms with 2/3 vote Which basic principle? Checks and Balances

3 Judicial Nominations

4 Senatorial Courtesy Preferences of senators from state of vacancy - “blue slipping”

5 Qualifications President’s Choice... So anybody Lower court judges State S.C. judges Leading Attorneys Leading Law professors

6 Loose / Activist Apply their own opinions on a case-by- case basis

7 Strict / Original Rulings are “by the book” based only on prior law, not opinions

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9 Litmus Test Test of ideology Abortion Affirmative action Civil liberties Conservative – Strict Liberal - Activist

10 Presidential Politics How will nomination help me How will nomination help party How will nomination determine law Minorities –Race –Ethnicity –Gender

11 Old Man Can’t Is Dead! Anything Is Possible With Elbow Grease

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