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There are no specific requirements in order to be appointed a Justice. This however does not mean that they do not have to be qualified. All Justices have been trained in the laws of the country. Many Justices served as members of Congress, governors, members of the President's Cabinet, or served on lower courts prior to their nomination for appointment.
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Does Hamilton support life tenure for judges?
Yes, Hamilton did support life tenure for judges because it prevented the president from removing a judge he didn't like or disagreed with.
How many terms may a judge serve?
Federal judges are appointed for life. There are no terms for them. Terms for state judges are determined by the constitution of the specific state.
What is the term for the judicial branch of the US government?
Federal judges have lifetime tenure during good behavior.
What are the methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate judges and state trial court judges?
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Why did Colorado State University decide to develop and implement post tenure review?
When did Colorado State University implement the post-tenure review policy?
What does He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices and the amount and payment of their salaries mean?
It means he has put pressure on the Judges to do his will only, or he will cut their salary and the amount of time they serve in office
What has the author Ezekiel F Chambers written?
Ezekiel F. Chambers has written: 'Speech of Judge Chambers, on the judicial tenure, in the Maryland convention, April, 1851' -- subject(s): Judges, Courts 'Speech of Judge Chambers, on judicial tenure, in the Maryland convention, April, 1851' -- subject(s): Courts, Judges
The president appoints judges for. life?
federal judges
Do federal judges have lifetime appointments?
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
Can Congress appoint state judges?
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
Who are state judges are elected by?
Usually, elected judges are chosen by the general electorate at election times when their names appear on the ballot. In some states, "elected judges" are actually 'elected' by majority votes of the state legislature.
