Introductions

Discussion Overview

This discussion forum will help you get to know your instructor and fellow students.

Deliverables

Your participation in the discussion forum, including:

• A response to the initial question(s) below
• Responses to at least two other students’ posts

Step 1 Post your response to the question on the discussion board.

Please click on link below and read article.

https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/ruth-bader-ginsburg-isnt-looking-to-retire-yet-but-is-another-supreme-court-justice-ready-to-go

Following the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh in 2018, the Court currently consists of five justices appointed by Republican presidents and four appointed by Democratic presidents. 

In consideration of the above information regarding the political make-up of the Supreme Court, please respond to the following Question(s):

a. Is the possibility of a 6-3 or 7-2 Conservative majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices good for the country? 

b. What if it was the other way around  (in terms of a 6-3 or 7-2 Liberal majority), would your answer above be the same?

c. What would be some of the possible concerns that you would have if President Trump gets the opportunity to "stack the deck" with a conservative majority of Supreme Court justices ? 

If you would have no concerns, how would it be favorable to or benefit the country if this in fact took place?