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When did the Attorney General start being called Dept of Justice?
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1967
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Does the attorney general of the US have to be an attorney?
The attorney general is the highest ranking law enforcement official in the country. Being as the justice department and not the attorney general himself, represents the government on cases he does not have to be a lawyer. Also there is no law saying he or she must be a lawyer. The United States Attorney's Office represents the government in litigation. The Solicitor General represents the government in matters before the United States Supreme Court only.
If a person sues the state in court who acts as the lawyer for defense?
attorney general
Attorney general under Nixon?
John Mitchell was Attorney General under Richard Nixon. He holds the distinction of being only American Attorney General to serve a prison term.
Who represents Texas when Texas is being sued?
The Attorney General
Do attorney jobs have great benefits?
Yes. Given that being an attorney is a coveted and high-salary job, the perks are substantial, usually including dental and medical benefits. In the less financial sense, there are also great general benefits of being a lawyer, including the opportunity to see that justice in the community is served.
Who represents the US before the Supreme Court?
When the United States government is one of the parties being represented in a Supreme Court case, it is represented by the office of Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is appointed by the President and is part of the US Department of Justice, serving under the US Attorney General.The Solicitor General often argues the cases to the Supreme Court himself or herself, especially in high profile or important cases. At other times, another member of the Solicitor General's office will argue the case.The office of Solicitor General was created by Congress in 1870, with the following mandate: "There shall be in the Department of Justice an officer learned in the law, to assist the Attorney General in the performance of his duties to be called the Solicitor General."
Why did obama pick his attorney general?
That is one of the responsibilities of being president.
Why do you study criminal justice?
People studying criminal justice are interested in having a career in law. This could mean being a judge or district attorney.
Which official has right to take part in proceedings of parliament without being member?
Attorney General
Why do we say attorneys' general andnot attorney generals'?
"Attorneys general" is the correct term because "attorney" is being used as an adjective to describe the type of general, just like "doctors' office" refers to an office for doctors. So, the possessive form properly applies to "attorneys."
Cabinet member's title?
Most of them hold the title of Secretary of whatever department they head, Secretary of State being an example. The Attorney General heads the justice department. In years past, the Postmaster General was a cabinet member. The usual form of address is "Mr. (or Madame) Secretary", if that's what you were asking.
What are the benefits of having a career as an attorney?
Helping others, and having the satisfaction of doing the right thing in the justice system. Being an attoriney is also a financially stable job.
