gov 6.3 by Ashley Neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme en-us 2019-03-05 01:47:24 UTC 2019-03-05 13:16:58 UTC hello@padlet.com ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337743345 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). 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). ]]> 2019-03-05 01:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337743345 ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337743705 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" . 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” ]]> 2019-03-05 01:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337743705 How are Supreme Court Justices nominated ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337744124 Supreme Court justices are nominated by the President and have to receive consent from the Senate.]]> 2019-03-05 01:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337744124 How do the other two branches check the Supreme Court ashley_neiswinger https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337744238 The executive branch is being checked by the legislative branch. The nominees that the president gets to choose from are decided by the Senate.]]> 2019-03-05 01:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashley_neiswinger/uu00ugc4fsme/wish/337744238