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Current Court Flashcards

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What is the composition of the court?

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There are 8 associate judges and 1 chief justice. All with an ideological stance.

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How likely is a unaminous decision?

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36% since 2000, between 2017/18 this rose to 56%

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What is known of John Roberts?

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Appointed by Bush in 2005, considered to be more conservative and Catholic. Previously worked under Reagan.

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What is known of Amy Coney Barrett?

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Appointed by Trump in 2020, described as an orginalist. All democrats voted against her as quite conservative, anti abortion. Forgot the five freedoms of the constitution when it came to BLM marches.

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What is known of Sonia Sotomayor?

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Appointed by Obama 2009, first hispanic member and liberal.

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What is known of Neil Gorsuch?

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Appointed by Trump 2017 as Obama’s nomination wasn’t accepted. Pro death-penalty.

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