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6. Which one of these is a reason for the Supreme Court being a political body?

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  • Justices are nominated and confirmed by politicians- presidents will nominate those who are sympathetic to their agendas.
  • Justices are elected and are therefore closer to the people, making them a political body.
  • Justices can make policy and enforce it and are therefore a political institution.

7. How is the Supreme Court becoming more political?

  • Supreme Court nominations have been politicised by Congress, since about 1981 (Reagan).
  • This is the correct answer.
  • It just is.
  • Supreme Court members are elected by Congress, who choose members based on their political views.

8. What is a judicial review?

  • A judicial review is a self-given power that allows the Supreme Court to impeach members of the other branches.
  • A judicial review is a self-given power that allows the Supreme Court to deem members and legislation unconstitutional.
  • A judicial review is a self-given power that allows the Supreme Court to review recent films in the cinemas.
  • A judicial review is a self-given power that allows the Supreme Court to check themselves.