How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed?

Title:
How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed?
Speaker:
Peter Paccone
Description:

There's a job out there with a great deal of power, pay, prestige, and near-perfect job-security. And there's only one way to be hired: get appointed to the US Supreme Court. But how do US Supreme Court Justices actually get that honor? Peter Paccone outlines the difficult process of getting a seat on the highest bench in the country. [Directed by Hernando Bahamon, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Manuel Borda].

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TED-Ed
Duration:
04:26