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Problem 1 Do you believe that judicial review is a good thing for American democracy? Why or why not?

Problem 2 How does the Constitution guarantee judicial independence? Do you think judges have enough independence? Too much?

Problem 3 How much money do you think federal judges should be paid?

Problem 4 Do you believe that Congress should have the ability to remove cases from federal courts? If so, what types of cases are appropriate for removal?

Problem 5 What options does a president have if he disagrees with a federal court's opinion?

Problem 6 Should a federal court force desegregation on a community that is overwhelmingly against it?

Problem 7 Modern judicial confirmation hearings have been described as an intricate dance between nominees and Senators, with the nominees giving broad scripted answers that reveal little about their actual judicial philosophy. Do you agree with this characterization? Do you think any changes should be made to the confirmation process?

Problem 8 If you were president, what characteristics would you look for in nominating federal judges?

Problem 9 If an elected legislature refuses to grant citizens a right to privacy, do you believe it is appropriate for the courts to do so? Why or why not?

Problem 10 If a president believes that the Court has reached the wrong result, should the president be able to change the Court by increasing its numbers or forcing early retirement?