What would happen if a Supreme Court justice retired in the middle of her term?

A) A special election would be held.

B) The Governor would fill the vacancy.

C) The General Assembly would fill the vacancy.

D) There would be an open spot until the next election.

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Isla Bruce

14 September, 01:20

What would happen if a Supreme Court justice retired in the middle of her term?

A) A special election would be held.

B) The Governor would fill the vacancy.

C) The General Assembly would fill the vacancy.

D) There would be an open spot until the next election.

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Beckham Maddox · Answer 1

The President would select the nominee and it would go through the supreme court to see it the nominee is suitable for the position a total of 51 votes would have to pass in order for the nominee to be part of the Supreme Court.

So your answer is A.) a special election would be held.

What would happen if a Supreme Court justice retired in the middle of her term?A) A special election would be held.B) The Governor would fill the vacancy.C) The General Assembly would fill the vacancy.D) There would be an open spot until the next election.

What would happen if a Supreme Court justice retired in the middle of her term?

A) A special election would be held.

B) The Governor would fill the vacancy.

C) The General Assembly would fill the vacancy.

D) There would be an open spot until the next election.