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May 1, 2009 |
According to the Constitution, the only requirement for a person to be a Supreme Court justice is that they be nominated and appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The judicial nominations process is an excellent teaching topic, as it provides insight in to the operations of all three branches of government, the separation of their powers, and they ways in which they interact.
Law and Democracy in Action: Who Should Be on the Supreme Court? (excerpted from the Street Law textbook)
The Challenge of Selecting an Ideal Supreme Court Nominee (10th grade level)
Nominating Federal Judges Lesson - AP 09
Source: (Reproduced with permission)
Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers
Topic: Civic & Law-Related Education
Topic: U.S. Supreme Court
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