THE 1970S 1969 1979
SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE
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Judiciary committee holds hearings to learn about the nominee
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The entire Senate gets to vote whether or not to confirm the nominee
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The remaining Supreme Court chooses someone they would like to work with
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The President nominates an individual that he/she believes would be good for the position
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Detailed explanation-1: -How are Supreme Court Justices selected? The President nominates someone for a vacancy on the Court and the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority. In this way, both the Executive and Legislative Branches of the federal government have a voice in the composition of the Supreme Court.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explain the five steps to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. A vacancy opens due to death or retirement, president submits his nomination to Senate for advice and confirmation, the Senate judiciary committee holds hearings, the senate judiciary committee votes on nominee, and finally, the Senate votes on nominee.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are currently six vacancies in the top court. By Kanu Sarda: In addition to the pendency of cases, the Supreme Court of India is about to face another hurdle in 2023 as the vacancies in the apex court are set to increase with the retirement of nine judges.