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Yes. President Clinton appointed two justices to the US Supreme Court: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Court in 1993; and Justice Stephen Breyer joined the Court in 1994.
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Who is the only President who served a full term but did not nominate a US Supreme Court justice?
Jimmy Carter did not have the opportunity to nominate anyone for the supreme court,
What president served a full term without nominating a supreme court justice?
Jimmy Carter, who was in office from 1977-1981, never had an opportunity to nominate a US Supreme Court justice.
What can the US Supreme Court and Congress do if the President nominates a Supreme Court Justice?
The President has the sole power to nominate a candidate for a position as a US Supreme Court Justice. The candidate is examined by the Senate and, if approved, his or her appointment is made for life.
Did Jimmy Carter nominate a Supreme Court Justice during his Presidency?
no, but he made a few appointments to the lower courts which are where the supreme court justices are often taken from.
What Chief Justice sat as Judge in Clinton's trial?
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist
Can a US President nominate himself to the US Supreme Court?
No federal official can hold two positions at the same time. The President can become Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court after his (or her) administration has ended, or can become President after serving as Chief Justice. William Howard Taft is an example of a President who later became Chief Justice. Taft was in the White House from 1909-1913, and presided over the Supreme Court from 1921-1930.
In what state are supreme court justices appointed by the Governor?
Many states have a provision that allows the Governor to nominate or appoint a state supreme court justice, or to make a short-term appointment that is later approved or rejected by voters.
Could Hillary Clinton become a Supreme Court justice after having been the Secretary of State?
Yes, in fact several former Secretaries of State went on to become US Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice John Marshall, who is arguably the most influential justice in the Court's history. Today, it is more common to choose candidates who have judicial experience, but there is no mandate or constitutional limitation on whom the President may nominate.
Who was the president that was supreme justice?
William Howard Taft was the man.
Who was Chief Justice of US Supreme Court in 1996?
William H. Rehnquist was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1986 until his death in 2005.
Who has the power to nominate supreme court justice?
The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
Who was the only man to serve as the president of the US and chief justice on the supreme court?
William Howard Taft President 1909-1913 Chief Justice 1921-1930
