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Any sitting president can nominate a justice for the Supreme Court, but then the justice has to be confirmed by congress. Since this is an election year, if Justice Ginsburg had to retire due to illness, it is doubtful congress would confirm anyone until after the election.
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How does Barack Obama show justice?
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Which current US Supreme Court Justice has been on the Court for the least amount of time?
As of August 2010, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, whom President Barack Obama appointed to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who was appointed by President Barack Obama to replace retired Justice David H. Souter, and sworn in on August 8, 2009 was Junior Justice on the Court prior to Kagan.The Junior Justice is responsible for low-level administrative chores, such as making coffee and answering the conference room door (no, really!).
Who nominated Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court?
On May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Justice Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice Souter, who retired from the US Supreme Court in June 2009. Justice Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate on August 6 and took the Oath of Office on August 8, 2009.
What is Barack Obama's department of justice name?
Repuplice party
Which US Supreme Court justice did Elena Kagan replace?
President Barack Obama appointed Justice Sotomayor to replace Justice David H. Souter, who retired at the end of June 2009. Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 2009, and took the Oaths of Office on August 8, 2009.
Who swears in Barack Obama as president of the US?
Traditionally, the Chief Justice of the United States administers the Oath of Office to the president-elect. For Barack Obama's inauguration, Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to the president-elect, Barack Obama.
Who swears in Barack Obama to office?
the chief justice of the supreme court
What date did Justice Roberts do over the oath with Barack Obama?
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When Barack Obama retires what is his plans and does it includes another job?
To the best of my knowledge, he has not announced his plans or even if he has made any. He will not have any trouble finding work if he wants it.
What is the name of the person swearing in Barack Obama?
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.
Who held the Bible on Barack Obamas inauguration day?
Chief Justice John Roberts
Who swaore Barack Obama in?
He was sworn in by John Roberts, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
