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How do the other two branches of government check the Supreme Court?

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How do the other two branches of government check the Supreme Court?

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The Supreme Court is appointed by the President and that appointment has to be approved by Congress. They also have to adhere to the Constitution in every decision they make.

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What influences how the Supreme Court selects cases and interprets the Constitution?

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What influences how the Supreme Court selects cases and interprets the Constitution?

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The Supreme Court is guided by their main function which is, “to resolve disputes that arise over the meaning of federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The Court tries to make sure that federal law is uniform and means the same thing everywhere in the country” (Democracy 14). They pick cases based off this. In interpreting the constitution, they compare the present situation to the document to see if it’s in violation. The text says, "examine the laws and actions of local, state, and national governments and to overturn them if they violate the Constitution” (Democracy 14).

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What affects the selection process for the Supreme Court justices?

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What affects the selection process for the Supreme Court justices?

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There is much debate about who to chose because they serve for life (unless in rare cases they get impeached) and answer to no one but the law. As far as requirements go, there are none regarding age, citizenship, or education. they just have to, "nominated by the president and receive the consent of the Senate" (Democracy 14). When considering someone for nomination, they search their judicial and personal background. The text also states, “some observers believe that the most important factor in whether the nominee gets confirmed is the political popularity and strength of the president” (Democracy 14).