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Supreme Court

This year's election was important in a way we have not talked about yet. President Obama may have a long lasting impact on the Supreme Court. Of the nine Justices, 5 are 70 or older and one is 69. When these Justices die or retire, they will be replaced by the sitting President. They will be selected by the President, approved by Congress and serve a life term. As you know, the decisions of the court have a large impact on our country and the rights and freedom's of its people.

What do you know about the current Justices? Pick one and provide some details.

Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Pleasant Grove vs Summum. People who practice a religion called Summum want to put up a religious statue in a town park next to a monument of the Ten Commandments. The town, Pleasant Grove, Utah has turned them down. The religion's representatives are now sueing the town. The case's decision will impact religious freedom and free speech in public places. What do you think about this case?

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