CURRENT USSC Flashcards

1
Q

Who are the conservative judges

A

Roberts
Thomas
Alito
Gorsuch
Kavanaugh
Barrett

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2
Q

Who are the liberal judges

A

Sotomayor
Kagan
Jackson

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3
Q

What way did Anthony Kennedy Swing

A

He acted as the Swing vote

Conservative on issues - Gun control, campaign finance

Liberal - lgbt, affirmative action, abortion

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4
Q

What is the current ideology in the ussc

A

currently 6-3 in favour of conservatives

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5
Q

Who is the only hispanic in history to be on USSC

A

Sotomayor

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6
Q

What did ted Cruz say about biden wanting to appoint the first ever black woman into USSC

A

“racial discrimination”

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7
Q

Can the court take hearing if not all 9 members are present

A

Yes

But if draw the ruling of the lower court stands

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