Assignment:
The Constitution specified no special requirements for the justices of the Supreme Court. However, for the presidents who nominate these justices, competence, ethical behavior, skills, and political views weigh heavily when selecting them. This is because justices are powerful representatives of the presidents' views.
Focus Question
In your opinion, on what criteria should justices of the Supreme Court be selected? Why? Which criterion do you NOT agree with as the basis for selecting justices? Why?