The independent nature of the Supreme Court. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does judicial independence enable the judiciary to function as?
What does judicial independence enable the judiciary to function as?
A neutral arbiter
What is the main purpose of life tenure for Supreme Court Justices?
What is the main purpose of life tenure for Supreme Court Justices?
To insulate them from political pressures
Who is the only Supreme Court Justice to have been impeached in U.S. history?
Who is the only Supreme Court Justice to have been impeached in U.S. history?
Samuel Chase
What constitutional protection do Supreme Court Justices have regarding their salaries?
What constitutional protection do Supreme Court Justices have regarding their salaries?
They cannot be reduced during tenure
How does the Senate's confirmation role support judicial independence?
How does the Senate's confirmation role support judicial independence?
Acts as a check on unchecked power
Why did Harriet Miers' nomination face opposition?
Why did Harriet Miers' nomination face opposition?
Personal friend with no judicial experience
What is the process called by which the Supreme Court chooses which cases to hear?
What is the process called by which the Supreme Court chooses which cases to hear?
Certiorari
What power does judicial review give the Supreme Court?
What power does judicial review give the Supreme Court?
Invalidate unconstitutional laws
What is the current ideological composition of the Supreme Court?
What is the current ideological composition of the Supreme Court?
6-3 conservative majority
What accountability concern arises from lifetime appointments?
What accountability concern arises from lifetime appointments?
Not directly accountable to the public
Which justice illustrates the unpredictability of judicial appointments?
Which justice illustrates the unpredictability of judicial appointments?
David Souter
How can a Supreme Court Justice be removed from office?
How can a Supreme Court Justice be removed from office?
House impeachment & Senate conviction