Judicial Branch FRQ The judicial branch is designed to be more independent of public opinion and insulated from politics than are the legislative or the executive branches. Yet, the US Supreme Court rarely deviates too far for too long from prevalent public opinion and is often affected by politics.

a. Describe TWO ways in which the US Supreme Court is insulated from public opinion.

b. Describe TWO political factors that affect the nomination process of justices.

c. Explain how one factor mentioned in part B works to keep the Supreme Court from deviating too far from public opinion.