https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5 en-us 2018-04-13 23:58:37 UTC 2026-02-01 22:29:31 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747563 Presidents typically want to nominate someone with extraordinary personal integrity and professional expertise. They'll also often want a group of justices who are somewhat representative of the country.]]> 2018-04-14 00:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747563 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747805 After a Justice is nominated by the president, they have to be confirmed by the Senate. This can be difficult if the Senate wants to work against the president. The nominee has to go through a hearing, and then the Senate decides to confirm them or not.]]> 2018-04-14 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747805 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747953 Two main principles dictate how the Supreme Court decides on a case: precedent and judicial philosophy.]]> 2018-04-14 00:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747953 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747976 Under this principle, once the Court rules on a case, its decision serves as a precedent on which to base other decisions in cases that raise the same legal issue. This allows for less chaos as courts can expect a certain outcome.]]> 2018-04-14 00:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251747976 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251748015  This is the idea about what guidelines to use when interpreting the Constitution. Judicial philosophies have evolved throughout our history, and Justices will have different views and philosophies that they adopt.]]> 2018-04-14 00:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/nu2kvnj1tbf5/wish/251748015