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Justice Biography Template
Directions: Research the biographies of current U.S. Supreme Court Justices (using Oyez.org and other
resources). Based on the qualifications of these justices, create a background profile for you as a Justice.
This may be helpful in interviews and in determining your verdict.
Name:
Hometown:
Appointed by:
Political Affiliations:
Political Leanings: Would you
consider yourself more of a liberal or
conservative judge? How does this
impact the decisions you make on the
court?
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Constitutional Interpretation: Do you interpret the
Constitution literally? Can we consider what the framers
were intending when they wrote it? Why?
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Qualifications: What past work experiences make you
qualified to be on the Supreme Court?
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Landmark Cases that have had Huge Impact:
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