A seat has opened up on the Supreme Court. You are making a recommendation to the President. Rank the characteristics from most important to least important, then offer an explanation of an additional characteristics that you think the President should strongly consider when picking a nominee.
A seat has opened up on the Supreme Court. You are making a recommendation to the President. Rank the characteristics from most important to least important, then offer an explanation of an additional characteristics that you think the President should strongly consider when picking a nominee.
Order from Most Important to Least Important
is from Texas (an important state for the electoral college)
supports right to life
15 years experience as a state supreme court justice
Asian American
female
45 years old
believes that affirmative action is unconstitutional
friend of the president that donated 50 million dollars to his campaign
1st in class at Harvard Law School
Offer support for your ranking and any additional characteristics that you feel the President must consider before making a selection.