How Are Supreme Court Justices Appointed? | Simple Civics
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the land. Replacing one of the court's nine justices is no easy feat, because while the Supreme Court itself isn’t supposed to be political, the process of getting a new justice onto the court is about as political as it gets. Dr. Terri Jett explains the process for adding a new member to the bench and the real world implications of each addition.
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Simple Civics is a show dedicated to answering your questions about our laws and government. In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today.
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