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.

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.

The judicial branch’s ability to legislate directly through the issuance of advisory opinions influences the legislative agenda setting.

The power to veto executive orders enhances oversight responsibilities of the judiciary over other branches and governmental bodies.

A judicial review can nullify laws passed by Congress and actions taken by the President if deemed unconstitutional.

When the Supreme Court declares executive privilege questionably applied or declare it in the nature of national security interests or foreign affairs management, it ensures accountability amongst elected officials and the executive branch system.

Judicial review

Rule of four

Writ of certiorari

Executive privilege

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.

Nine justices.

Twelve justices.

Ten justices.

Seven justices.

4th Amendment

6th Amendment

5th Amendment

8th Amendment

It compels the court to follow precedents set by previous decisions.

It mandates that all constitutional interpretations be consistent with original intent.

It allows justices to overturn past decisions with a simple majority vote.

It restricts justices from considering public opinion on policy matters.

Mapp V. Ohio (1961)

United States V. Nixon (1974)

Bush V. Gore (2000)

Gibbons V. Ogden (1824)

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

Brown v Board of Education (1954)

Adarand Constructors Inc.v Pena (1995)

Sweattv.Painter(1950)