solved Discussion #1- US Supreme CourAdd a original posting to the

Discussion #1- US Supreme CourAdd a original posting to the discussion topic in this forum (remember one posting is due by Wednesday night) (to do so, just click the “reply” button below). In the week you must also reply to at least 2 classmates and use their first names by SaturdayThe questions for the class to discuss are the following (Address ALL questions in your postings):U.S. Supreme Court Justices must go through a 3 part process that includes:Nomination by the PresidentConfirmation by the U.S. Senate (currently a majority vote is required) andAppointment by the President Questions – Address ALL of themShould there only be a simple majority vote needed (more than 50)
for someone to get the lifetime during good behavior job of a U.S.
Supreme Court Justice? Why or why not?Should U.S. Supreme Court Justices need to be confirmed with a more than a simple majority such as 60 Senators? Why or why not?What do you think are some of the characteristics that should be
considered when Senators are voting on whether to confirm someone?
Should it only be education and past legal experience? Do you think that how they may decide legal matters or past legal rulings should be a factor?
You must support or explain your viewpoint and feel free to use examples.———————————————————————-Discussion #2- US Supreme Court CasesAdd a original posting to the discussion topic in this forum (remember one posting is due by Wednesday night) (to do so, just click the “reply” button below). In the week you must also reply to at least 2 classmates and use their first names by SaturdayThe questions for the class to discuss are the following (Address ALL questions in your postings):The Supreme Court has considered cases related to gay marriage,
abortion and healthcare. This would include cases like California’s
Proposition 8 case and a set of cases challenging the federal Defense of
Marriage Act (known as DOMA), cases dealing with abortion such as Roe
v. Wade and subsequent cases dealing with restrictions at the state
level as well as issues related to the Affordable Health Care Act also
know as Obamacare. Explore PBS’s Supreme Court Watch website (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/news/supreme-court/ (Links to an external site.)). This site has good information both on the Supreme Court and recent cases.Debate with your classmates whether the Supreme Court is the
appropriate institution to resolve the issues of gay marriage, abortion
or healthcare.Should important societal issues be determined by the courts (and thus unelected judges) or Congress?Do you believe the courts (not worried about public opinion and only
interpreting the law) or Congress (concerned about public opinion as
that is how they get and keep their positions) would be more likely to
make more fair decisions? Are gay marriage, abortion or healthcare issues that should be left to the states? Please support or explain your viewpoint and feel free to give examples as well.———————————————Assignment – Judiciary Response PaperResponse paper for the Judiciary – choose one of the
following options for this assignment and address all questions for the
topic you selected.Cameras in the CourtroomThere is debate about whether there should be cameras used in
the courtroom. Some argue that it is beneficial while others feel that
it is distracting to the proceedings. The U.S. Supreme Court has only
allowed audio taping of important cases. Generally, courts do not allow
cameras to record proceedings, although laws may vary by state.
Fourteen federal trial courts are taking part in a digital video pilot
program. (See link for Cameras in Courtroom in module)First review one of the videos available on the Cameras in the
Courtroom website. Note that you may choose your video based on the
court location, subject matter or procedural issues. In your paper you should clearly state which case you viewed,
begin with a summary of the content of the video and case then proceed
to answer all of the following questions.Did you get the sense that the presence of the camera seemed to impact the people in the courtroom? You should also reflect on how you feel about cameras in the
courtroom overall. Should they be allowed in all cases, only certain
cases or not at all? Be certain to state your reasons for your conclusion and give examples.ORPathways to the BenchWatch at least TWO of the videos detailing the pathways to the bench
that some of the federal judges have taken. There is a link in the
module.Your assignment is to write a reflection paper that includes all of the following elements.You must identify which videos you watchedSummarize their content of the videosYou must detail the selection process to become a federal judge (all three steps).What you believe should be factors considered in this process?What are your reflections on the videos you watched?Support your argument using the text, your knowledge of American politics and outside sources (if necessary).