Court Composition and Lifetime Appointment

Court Composition and Lifetime Appointment

In recent years there has been a push to make the federal courts more diverse.

What are some of the factors that a president should consider as he presents his nominations for Senate confirmation?

Because women are the majority of the nation’s population, should they hold the majority of the seats on the Supreme Court? Why? Why not?

Also, should there be an age requirement for the Supreme Court justices to retire or should we continue to let them have a lifetime appointment if they desire? Explain your position.

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