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Not necessarily. The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. The President can nominate whomever he wants to fill the position; the person doesn't have to be a current member of the court, let alone the most senior member.
Seniority has nothing to do with becoming Chief Justice.
In some states, the Chief Justice of their supreme court is elected, not appointed.
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Who speaks first after the Chief Justice during the Court's conferences?
The Senior (longest time on the Court) Associate Justice speaks after the Chief Justice, then the next most senior Associate Justice in order of tenure. The Junior (newest) Justice speaks last.
If the chief justice is not in the majority when a case is decided the responsibility for opinion assignment rests with who?
most junior justice on the Court. most senior associate justice in the majority. chief justice, as in other cases. most senior associate justice in the minority. solicitor general.
Who presides at the conference?
The Chief Justice presides over US Supreme Court conferences. In his (or her) absence, the Senior Associate Justice officiates.The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.; the new Senior Associate Justice is Antonin Scalia, who became the longest-serving justice on the sitting court upon Justice Stevens' retirement.
Who is the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines?
there is no "assistant Supreme Court Chief Justice" in the Philippines. The SC is composed of 1 chief justice and 14 associate justices. While it is a collegial body, the chief justice is primus inter pares (first among equals). However, the most senior associate justice - who is second in the order of precedence is also designated as Senior Justice.
What do justices do after hearing a case?
They discuss the case in one or more scheduled conferences, then vote to determine the verdict. The Chief Justice or most senior justice in the majority group writes, or assigns writing, the official opinion of the Court.The opinion is then circulated amongst the justices for comments and suggestions. Other justices may write concurring or dissenting opinions. When the Court is satisfied that the work is complete, they announce their decision.
What is an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court?
Associate Justice is the formal title for any US Supreme Court justice who is not the Chief Justice. There are eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice on the Supreme Court.
Who sits next to John G Roberts Jr on the US Supreme Court?
US Supreme Court Justices are seated in order of seniority. The Chief Justice is always considered the most senior member of the Court, regardless of the length of his (or her) tenure, and holds the position of authority at the center of the bench. The Senior Associate Justice, the person who has served longest on the Court, sits to the Chief Justice's immediate right (seat 2); the next most senior justice sits to the Chief Justice's immediate left (seat 3). Justices alternate their seating, right to left, with the Junior Justice sitting farthest from Chief Justice on his left.On current Court, Senior Associate Justice John Paul Stevens sits to Chief Justice John Roberts' right; Justice Antonin Scalia sits to his left.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Where does Justice John Paul Stevens sit on the US Supreme Court bench?
Justice Stevens is the Senior Associate Justice, with a tenure on the Court of more than 34 years. He occupies seat 2, which is immediately to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts, who always sits at the center of the bench (or at the head of the conference table). Other than the Chief Justice, US Supreme Court justices are always seated in order of seniority, with the senior associate sitting on the Chief Justice's right, and the next most senior associate (at this time, Justice Scalia), sitting to the Chief Justice's immediate left. The other justices alternate seats, right to left. The Junior Justice (at this time, Sonia Sotomayor) always occupies seat 9, which is farthest from the Chief Justice, on his left.
How do you become Chief Justice?
The Chief Justice is nominated by the US President with the "advice and consent" of the Senate after a sitting Chief Justice dies, retires, or is impeached. When the new Chief Justice is someone already sitting on the bench as an Associate Justice, his or her promotion is referred to an an "elevation," rather than an "appointment."
Where is Antonin Scalia seated on the bench of the US Supreme Court?
Justice Scalia occupies seat 3, immediately to the left (viewer's right) of the Chief Justice of the United States, who always sits at the center of the bench. Justice Stevens, the most senior Associate Justice on the Court, occupies seat 2, on Chief Justice Roberts' right. Justices are seated in order of seniority, with the Chief Justice always placed at the center (or at the head of the conference table). The Senior Associate Justice (the person with the longest tenure on the Court) always sits to the Chief Justice's immediate right; the second most senior member sits to the Chief Justice's immediate left. The other justices alternate right to left in a sequence determined by the length of time they've been on the bench, with the Junior Justice (the newest member) in seat 9, the farthest to the Chief Justice's left. If Justice Stevens leaves the Court prior to Scalia, Justice Scalia will become the new Senior Associate Justice and will move from seat 3 to seat 2, migrating from Roberts' left to his right. Whenever a vacancy is filled, all the seats below the one left vacant advance one place, leaving seat 9 open for the incoming justice.
Is there there are nine Associate Justice on the supreme court?
No. There is one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
Who is the only Chief Justice to serve twice on the US Supreme Court?
John Rutledge was an Associate Justice from 1789 to 1791 and Chief Justice in 1795. Charles Evans Hughes was an Associate Justice from 1910 to 1916 and Chief Justice from 1930 to 1941.
