Question

1. which of the following elected officials could have the most influence on the selection of a supreme court justice?

members of the house and senate all have equal power in confirming supreme court justices.
members of the house judiciary committee would have the most influence.
members of the senate would have the most influence.
members of the house of representatives would have the most influence.
41 judge x has served on the supreme court for ten years and wants to continue service. which of the following correctly describes this judges options for staying on the supreme court?
this judge must retire, as supreme court justices can only serve for ten years.
this judge cagcontinue serving as long as he or she chooses and cannot be forced to resign.
this judge can continue to serve on the court if the president and congress vote to approve continued service in a retention vote
this judge can serve until death, unless impeached, or steps down.

Explanation:

• For question 40: According to the U.S. Constitution, the Senate has the power to confirm (by majority vote) Supreme Court justices. The House of Representatives has no role in the confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee plays a role in hearings and recommendations, but the full - Senate vote is the key.
• For question 41: U.S. Supreme Court justices hold their offices "during good behavior," which in practice means they serve for life unless they resign, retire, or are impeached and removed from office.

Answer:

1. Members of the Senate would have the most influence.
2. This judge can serve until death, unless impeached, or steps down.