VIDEOS (Clarence Thomas + Scalia) Flashcards
If Scalia doesn’t want a living Constitution what type of Constitution does he want?
an enduring consititution
Scalia doesn’t want to discover the “mindset” of the framers but rather what the words of the Constitution_____________ versus what people today _________________.
Mean
Would like
How does Scalia want to deal with changing “values” in society?
Implement laws and keep changing democratically
The Constitution is meant not to facilitate change but to ________________change?
Impede
Does Scalia ever rule against his values? How so?
Yes. An example is flag burners. He understands the First Amendment respects it, even though he disagrees and believes they should face legal consequences.
What is Scalia’s view on abortion and the Constitution?
Abortion is not brought up in the Constitution
Who is Scalia’s best friend on the Court?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What is Justice Ginsburg’s argument about “We the People”?
It was exclusive
Scalia says that he doesn’t attack people but he attacks ________________.
The ideas
What is Scalia’s view on Bush v. Gore?
He believes the Supreme Court made the right call.
How does Scalia see the role of his faith as it relates to his role as a judge?
It doesn’t
Why does Scalia say he is too stupid to stay on the court?
He’s working for free.
What are Thomas’ views on Abortion and the Constitution?
It should be up to the states because it is not brought up in the Constitution.
What was Thomas’ response to critics who claim he’s unqualified?
“You don’t have the time to worry about what critics say, you have to do your job.”
How did Clarence Thomas react to the accusations at his nomination?
He believes it was about abortion and a “high tech lynching for uppity blacks.”
What did Thomas say about principle?
It is always worth it to stand on principle, no matter what the ultimate goal is.
What was Thomas’ grandfather’s phrase:
“Old man can’t is ______? “
Dead
How did Thomas’ Grandfather impact him?
It gave him the values he lives and breathes today.
