The Process and the Politics: Reflections on Nomination to the Supreme Court

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0447
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0447
Title: The Process and the Politics: Reflections on Nomination to the Supreme Court
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper discusses the complex and often politically charged process of nominating justices to the Supreme Court, highlighting the significant influence such nominations have on the judicial and political landscape of the United States. It delves into the historical development of the Supreme Court, the evolving role of justices, and the contentious nature of recent nominations. The paper emphasizes the balance between judicial independence and the ideological leanings of nominees, reflecting on how past justices have sometimes defied the expectations of the presidents who appointed them. It also explores the concepts of judicial activism and conservatism, examining how these philosophies impact the Court's decisions and its interaction with broader societal and constitutional issues.
Date: 3 January 1991
Creator: Petty, David T.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Petty, David T.
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Petty, David T.; George M. Jones Library Association