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∙ 10y agoSame as Roe v Wade, 7-2. They were both done at the same time.
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Is it true that US Supreme Court justices are not allowed to vote in elections?
No, that's not true. Supreme Court justices have a right to vote, just like most other adult citizens.
Who are US Supreme Court justices chosen and approved by?
US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
Do people vote on the members of the the supreme court?
No, the Supreme Court is not elected by the people. Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President, and then the Senate votes to confirm them.
What statement best completes the diagram of the ways the different branches of government can limit each bother's power?
can purpose amendments to the constitution to overturn a supreme court decision
Can Congress appoint Supreme Court Justices?
Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed with the "advice and consent" (majority vote) of the Senate. (please when you read it it's just a yes or no answer)
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President
Are the justices on the Supreme Court voted for?
Yes. Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are appointed by the President, and confirmed by a vote in the Senate. However, ordinary citizens do not take part in this process.
What influences supreme court decisions?
The justices of the US Supreme Court vote on each case that is brought before them. The decision of the court is whatever a majority of the justices agree on. Each justice has an equal say in the decision.
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.
A simple majority of the justices is enough to render a Court opinion?
Yes, a simple majority of the justices is enough to render a Court opinion. In the U.S. Supreme Court, for example, there are nine justices, and a majority vote of at least five justices is required to decide a case and issue a written opinion.
If a case is being heard by the US Supreme Court what is the closest decision that can be made if all justices are there?
The Supreme Court requires a simple majority vote for a decision. If all nine justices are present, the closest possible vote would be 5-4.
Who elects the supreme court justices?
The selection of a supreme court justice is a two part system. First the president nominates an individual and then the Senate has a majority vote.
