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Do the vice president president senators and justices get paid by public funding?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, they are all paid by the US treasury for their work.
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Who is not mentioned in the constitution in regards to receiving pay from public funds?
The Vice President. The Constitution does say that Senators and Representatives are to be paid out of the public funds, and that the President, Judges and Justices will also be paid, but the Vice President's compensation is not mentioned.
What is public funding?
Public funding is funding that is provided by the government. Many social programs designed to help people receive public funding.
Why did Obama refuse public funding?
By refusing public funding, Obama can spend an unlimited amount of money on his campaign. If he had accepted public funding, he would be subject to government-imposed spending limits on his campaign.
Who impeaches public officials?
In the United States, the House of Representatives may initiate impeachment proceedings against the President, Vice-President, Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) and other "civil officers," such as cabinet members. Congress has chosen to interpret "civil officers" as anyone the President appoints.In 1799, Congress determined Senators and Representatives cannot be impeached.
What is the difference between US Supreme Court justices and other public officials?
Supreme Court justices and other Article III federal judges receive lifetime appointments, which is designed to insulate them from public and political pressure. Most public officials are either elected for set terms, or appointed at the pleasure of the President and Congress, and usually lose their position when the administration changes.
Who originally selected U.S. Senators?
Congress. In the 1700's the public was not able to vote for Congress or president .
Who is least influenced by public opinion?
Supreme court justices
What is the connection between government funding and science programs in public schools?
They are public schools, so the government funding allows the science programs to be run and taught.
How might the president persuade congress to pass a bill?
The President explains to Congress why the bill is needed. The President often addresses the public via television to persuade each citizen to call or write his/her U.S. Senators and Representative in support of a bill. When addressing a particular Congress Person, the President might agree to publicly support a bill that the Congress Person has sponsored in exchange for his/her support of the bill the President is pushing. Etc.
What advantages would there be electing Supreme Court justices?
One of the advantages is that the supreme justices would be vetted by the public at large. It would also instill confidence in the justices since they have their mandate given by the citizens.
What advantages would there be to electing supreme court justices?
One of the advantages is that the supreme justices would be vetted by the public at large. It would also instill confidence in the justices since they have their mandate given by the citizens.
From which source of funding do candidates get the most money?
Most campaign funding for candidates is privately financed. Public financing is available for qualifying candidates for President during both the primaries and the general election and races for non-federal offices are governed by state and local law which vary.
