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Do the Justices of the United States Supreme Court support same-sex marriage?
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∙ 10y ago
as of 2013, yes. But only by a majority of 5 to 4.
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Do the us supreme court justices reflect and support the political agenda?
yes"the us supreme court justices reflect and support the political agenda
For the majority ruling on the Supreme Court there needs to be at least justices who agree?
For a majority ruling on the Supreme Court, a minimum of five out of the nine justices must agree. This is because a majority decision requires more than half of the justices to support a particular outcome or opinion. It is necessary to have a majority in order to establish a binding decision for the Court.
What is a written statement by most of the justices in support of a Supreme Court decision?
The agreed ruling of more than half of the Supreme Court justices is called a majority decision; the written document is called a majority opinion or the "opinion of the Court."
Does the federal government oppose same-sex marriage?
In the US, a majority of the legislature opposes it. The Executive Branch supports it. Many federal judges support it as well and a majority of the Supreme Court justices ruled favorably on it on June 26, 2013.
Supreme Court justices who support judicial activism and those who support judicial restraint most disagree on the answer to which question?
How important is the original intent of the Constitution when deciding cases? -Apex
What does the red box with 2 pink rectangles stacked in it mean?
Is is being used on Facebook to show support for Marriage equality. The supreme court decision is to be made today!
Which Justices of the US Supreme Court oppose same-sex marriage?
Although the country will likely not find out for sure until June 2013, many experts agree that Justices Antonin Scalia, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and John Roberts do not support the right of same-sex couples to marry. The big question is whether Justice Anthony Kennedy does, as he is considered the crucial swing vote on this issue.
Why was president Franklin d Roosevelt's proposal to add additional justices to the supreme court seen by his opponents as a threat?
Although he presented it as a means to lighten the load on the generally elderly justices, it was widely seen as a transparent attempt to "pack" the court with justices who would support his New Deal programs. Prior to his proposal to add justices to the court, the Supreme Court had struck down several of his programs as unconstitutional, which greatly frustrated FDR. His opponents were quick to seize on his misstep to accuse him of trying to steamroll the court and get around the "checks and balances" provided by the independent Supreme Court.
Does Intel support or oppose same-sex marriage?
In February 2013, Intel filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court supporting same-sex marriage.
Do you oppose or support same-sex marriage and why?
I support the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry because I agree with the Supreme Courts of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
What way did Roosevelt most likely warrant the criticism contained in the excerpt?
Roosevelt's attempt to appoint more Supreme Court justices to support his reforms
Does Apple support or oppose same-sex marriage?
In February 2013, Apple Inc. filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court supporting same-sex marriage.
