Problem:
The documentary for this week is titled Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Supreme Court (53:18). The Frontline documentary investigates how a decades-old political grievance transformed the U.S. Supreme Court and turned judicial confirmations into bitter partisan conflicts. As you watch the documentary, consider whether or not the courts remain uniquely situated to protect individual rights (refer to Section 13.1).
Continue to apply the Community Agreements as you engage in a discussion on the questions listed below:
How did Robert Bork's failed nomination in 1987 serve as a catalyst for the changing nature of Supreme Court confirmations? What lasting impact did this event have on American politics?
What does the documentary suggest about the increasing polarization of the confirmation process? Is this a symptom or a cause of broader political division in America?
How might the partisan nature of Supreme Court appointments affect public perception of the Court's legitimacy and independence? Need Assignment Help?
After you have responded to the above questions, please read through your classmates' responses. Select two classmates' posts and engage with them. Explain why you agree or disagree with their responses. Bring attention to any comment that you appreciated or helped your think differently or deeper about the issue. Ask follow up questions to their posts. Do not just write cursory statements like "I agree with you" or "good job". I am asking that you meaningfully engage.