Supreme Court Nomination

A Supreme Court nomination occurs when a vacancy arises on the U.S. Supreme Court due to retirement, death, or other reasons. The President selects a candidate, known as a nominee, who must then be thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by the Senate through hearings. The Senate votes to approve or reject the nominee. If approved, the nominee becomes a Supreme Court Justice, serving life terms to interpret and decide on the constitutionality of laws and cases that have broad legal and societal impacts. The process ensures a balance of thoughtful evaluation and constitutional oversight.