By now, you've all heard and read about the untimely death of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her extraordinary life was marked by a passion for advancing civil rights in general, and gender equality in particular. Read more about her life by clicking on the link below (or cut and paste the link into your browser): https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/18/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-dies-setting-up-possible-nomination-fight/5462916002/ Justice Ginburg's death sets up a political battle for the 9th seat on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS). At stake is the philosophical direction the Court will take and what effect that direction will have on generations to come. Remember, all appointments to the federal bench, including SCOTUS, are lifetime appointments. IA 2 requires you to review the U.S. Constitution to answer, in general, how the next Supreme Court nominee will be selected. Please answer the following questions and cite the constitutional provisions (i.e., the article or amendment number(s), section and paragraph number(s) if applicable) where in you found the information. Who is responsible for selecting a U.S. Supreme Court nominee? Which constitutional provision(s) is invoked? Is there an approval process for nominees? And if so, who is responsible for approving the nominee? Which constitutional provision(s) is invoked? Does separation of powers play a role in this scheme? If so, explain. Does checks and balances play a role in this scheme? If so, explain. Answer Skip