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How are justices made independent of congress the president and the electorate?
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Who choose the justices?
The President . . .Added: . . . with the approval of Congress
Which president had his power to appoint Justices cut off by Congress?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Are the us supreme court justices elected by the us congress?
Not the whole Congress. There are nominated by the President and approved by the US Senate.
What fraction of congress can override a president who vetoes a law if they want to pass it?
the supreme court justices
What power does president have over the supreme court?
He can appoint Justices, but they have to be approved by congress.
Why can legislature check Presidents nomination of supreme court justices?
The constitution requires that supreme court justices be approved after the president nominates them by "advice and consent". Therefore, the congress can deny the candidate put forth by the president.
Does congress have the power to change the number of justices on the supreme court?
FDR tried to do this, but since the president would get to choose the new members congress didn't pass it.
Do the people elect supreme court judges?
The voters of Texas elect justices to the Texas Supreme Court. I don't know about other states. Justices to the U. S. Supreme Court are appointed by the President and approved by Congress.
Are the U.S supreme court justices appointed by congress?
No. They are appointed by the President, but must be approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
Are The president's power to appoint supreme court justices is checked by?
The President submits his choice to be a Supreme Court Justice for approval to the Congress. If the Congress does not vote for approval, (and there have been times when they voted against the President's choices), the person does not become a Supreme Court Justice and the President has to select someone else and have that person voted for by the Congress.
Who would NOT be involved in the formal process of impeaching and removing the president?
The Justices of the US Supreme Court. Impeachment is voted on by Congress.
What is an example of the presidents ability to check the power of congress?
The president can veto bills that are proposed to him, address Congress formally, and appoint justices to the USSC that are favorable to his political views and can use judicial review over Congress.
