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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 by? President Confirmed by Senate confirms with 2/3 vote Which basic principle? Checks and Balances. Judicial Nominations.
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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 by? • President • Confirmed by • Senate confirms with 2/3 vote • Which basic principle? • Checks and Balances
Senatorial Courtesy • Preferences of senators from state of vacancy - “blue slipping”
Qualifications • President’s Choice . . . So anybody • Lower court judges • State S.C. judges • Leading Attorneys • Leading Law professors
Loose / Activist • Apply their own opinions on a case-by-case basis
Strict / Original • Rulings are “by the book” based only on prior law, not opinions
Litmus Test • Test of ideology • Abortion • Affirmative action • Civil liberties • Conservative – Strict • Liberal - Activist
Presidential Politics • How will nomination help me • How will nomination help party • How will nomination determine law • Minorities • Race • Ethnicity • Gender
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