The Supreme Court: Selection, Appointments, and Composition (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
Nine justices (1 chief, 8 associate)
How many cases does the Supreme Court typically hear annually?
How many cases does the Supreme Court typically hear annually?
100-150 cases
What Senate vote is needed to confirm a Supreme Court nominee after the nuclear option?
What Senate vote is needed to confirm a Supreme Court nominee after the nuclear option?
Simple majority (51 votes)
When did Republicans extend the nuclear option to Supreme Court nominations?
When did Republicans extend the nuclear option to Supreme Court nominations?
2017
How many Supreme Court nominees have been confirmed throughout US history?
How many Supreme Court nominees have been confirmed throughout US history?
126
What was Brett Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote in 2018?
What was Brett Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation vote in 2018?
50-48
What historic first did Amy Coney Barrett achieve in 2020?
What historic first did Amy Coney Barrett achieve in 2020?
First justice in 150+ yrs w/o minority vote
Which responsibility does the chief justice NOT have?
Which responsibility does the chief justice NOT have?
Writing all majority opinions
How many women have served on the Supreme Court in its entire history?
How many women have served on the Supreme Court in its entire history?
Five
Who is the first and only Hispanic justice to serve on the Supreme Court?
Who is the first and only Hispanic justice to serve on the Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor