The appointment process for the Supreme Court (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year was Chief Justice John Roberts appointed to the Supreme Court?
In which year was Chief Justice John Roberts appointed to the Supreme Court?
2005
Which judicial philosophy is Clarence Thomas known for?
Which judicial philosophy is Clarence Thomas known for?
Originalist and textualist
What are Samuel Alito's main focus areas on the Court?
What are Samuel Alito's main focus areas on the Court?
Religious freedom & opposing abortion
Who appointed Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court in 2017?
Who appointed Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court in 2017?
Donald Trump
In which year was Amy Coney Barrett appointed to the Supreme Court?
In which year was Amy Coney Barrett appointed to the Supreme Court?
2020
What is Justice Sonia Sotomayor particularly known for?
What is Justice Sonia Sotomayor particularly known for?
Powerful dissents
What characterises Elena Kagan's approach as a justice?
What characterises Elena Kagan's approach as a justice?
Pragmatic & consensus-building
What historic first does Ketanji Brown Jackson represent?
What historic first does Ketanji Brown Jackson represent?
First Black woman justice
What is the current ideological balance of the Supreme Court?
What is the current ideological balance of the Supreme Court?
6-3 conservative majority
Which case overturned Roe v. Wade according to the note?
Which case overturned Roe v. Wade according to the note?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org
Which justices occasionally serve as swing votes on the current Court?
Which justices occasionally serve as swing votes on the current Court?
Roberts & Kavanaugh
How many justices did Donald Trump appoint to the Supreme Court?
How many justices did Donald Trump appoint to the Supreme Court?
Three