Which of the following is a requirement to become a Supreme Court justice?

To become a Supreme Court justice, there are no specific requirements outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution does not stipulate any particular qualifications regarding education, legal background, or prior judicial experience. This allows a broad range of individuals to be nominated for the position. While it is common and almost expected for justices to have a legal background and experience in law, these are not formal requirements.

The other options suggest various qualifications that might seem logical but are not mandated. For instance, being a licensed attorney is valuable for a justice but is not a constitutional requirement. Similarly, while it can be advantageous for a justice to have served in lower courts, prior judicial experience is not a necessity. Additionally, being born in the United States is not a requirement either; there is no official stipulation about the birthplace of a justice, though practically, most nominees have been U.S. citizens. The lack of specific criteria allows for flexibility in the nomination process, emphasizing the discretion of the President and the Senate in selecting justices.