Branches of Government

Refusing to schedule hearings or votes on the nominee until after an upcoming election or indefinitely delaying confirmation processes.

Increasing number of justices on bench before nomination process begins.

Holding impeachment trials against current justices who align philosophically with said nominee.

Proposing amendments capping terms for supreme court justices before confirmation happens.

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An increased emphasis on transparency through an alteration.

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To interpret the constitutionality of laws and legal disputes.

To enforce federal laws across states.

To draft and propose new federal legislation.

To negotiate treaties with foreign governments.

It prohibited states from enacting term limits to federal legislators.

It limited states' powers to overturn federal environmental regulations.

It supported school districting based on racial quotas to support integration.

It established a woman's right to privacy under specific circumstances, including abortion decisions.

A direct appeal under mandatory jurisdiction rules only.

An amicus curiae brief first.

A motion for summary judgment initially.

A writ of certiorari petition.

It would probably cause an increase in crime rates.

It could lead to stricter evidentiary standards for law enforcement.

It could reduce public confidence in the legal system.

It might result in lengthier and more costly trials.

An amendment requiring federal approval for state redistricting plans similar to previous Voting Rights Act provisions.

An amendment banning any consideration of political affiliation during redistricting processes altogether.

An amendment mandating independent commissions for congressional redistricting nationwide.

An amendment setting uniform standards for district shapes but leaving implementation details up to states.

Mapp V. Ohio (1961)

United States V. Nixon (1974)

Bush V. Gore (2000)

Gibbons V. Ogden (1824)

Nine justices.

Twelve justices.

Ten justices.

Seven justices.

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)

Brown v Board of Education (1954)

Adarand Constructors Inc.v Pena (1995)

Sweattv.Painter(1950)