1. What is Merrick Garland's professional background?
• From what I have read it says that, Merrick Garland attended Harvard Law School. First, he was a clerk for Supreme Court Justice William Brennan. Second, he went into private practice before taking a job as a federal prosecutor during President George H.W. Bush's administration. Also, Garland occupied top posts in the Justice Department before becoming a judge. Garland big cases includes the Oklahoma City bombing, the Unabomber case, and the Atlanta Olympics bombing. Currently, he is the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
2. What is your opinion of the nominee? (You will need to read some articles about him and NOT blogs to be able to answer this.)
• In my opinion, based on what I have read, the nomination is justifiable. Garland started as a clerk and for that he earned the experience and knows the ins and outs of the system. His age in my opinion is an advantage due to the fact that he has gained more experience. Also, it says he has earned the respect from both the Republicans and the Democrats. It just shows that the person has integrity.
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Research to answer "What is the complete process for getting a nominee to be sworn in as a US Supreme Court Justice?
• The complete process for getting a nominee to be sworn in as a US Supreme Court Justice is, first, the President selects a nominee. Second, the President refers the nominee to the senate judiciary committee. Third, the senate judiciary committee holds a hearing. Fourth, the judiciary committee votes on whether to report the nominee to the full senate. Fifth, the senate debates the confirmation. Sixth, the senate votes. Lastly, the nominee is sworn