How many US Supreme Court justices have served in the Court's history?
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has nine justices:one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The Judiciary Act of 1789 provided for a 6-member Court, with aChief Justice and 5 Associate Justices. Congress adjusted the sizeof the Court a number of times through the during the 19…th-century. .
Judiciary Act of 1789: Court size 6 .
Judiciary Act of 1801: Court size, 5 .
Repeal Act of 1802: Court size, 6 .
Seventh Circuit Act of 1807: Court size, 7 .
Judiciary Act of 1837: Court size, 9 .
Tenth Circuit Act of 1863: Court size, 10 .
Judicial Circuit Act of 1866: Court size, 7 .
Habeas Corpus Act of 1867: Court size, 8 .
Judiciary Act of 1869: Court size, 9 After the election of President Ulysses S. Grant, Congress passedthe Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the Court's membership tonine. This number has remained the same ever since. In 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted unsuccessfully to expandthe membership of the court to gain support on the Court for hisNew Deal programs. He proposed adding one justice to the SupremeCourt for every member over 70.5 years of age, with the potentialof adding as many as six additional justices, for a total of 15.Congress refused to pass Roosevelt's legislation; however, thePresident had an opportunity to nominate eight justices* tovacancies that occurred during his terms of office, which created acourt more receptive to his ideas. * Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed more Supreme Court Justices, at8, than any other President, with the exception of GeorgeWashington, who appointed a total of 10. 9 9 ( Full Answer )
Which recently retired US Supreme Court justice served one of the longest tenures in history?
Born April 20, 1920, the 90-year-old Justice John Paul Stevens is currently the Senior Associate Justice on the Court, and has served under three Chief Justices (Warren E. Burger, William H. Rehnquist, and John G. Roberts). If Justice Stevens retires at the end of June 2010 as planned, he will hav…e been a member of the High Court for 34 years, 205 days, one of the longest tenures in the Court's history. William O. Douglas was the-longest serving member of the Court, with a tenure of 36 years, 209 days. He was appointed by President Roosevelt in 1939 and retired in 1975. ( Full Answer )
How was the US Supreme Court created and how many Justices served on it?
The US Constitution , adopted on September 17, 1787, and ratified by the states on June 21, 1788, established a framework for the institution and construction of the United States government. The original document consists of a Preamble and seven Articles that describe the form of the working govern…ment, as well as the delegation and limitation of powers. Article III of the Constitution provides for the creation of a Judicial branch (a court system, specifically including the Supreme Court), as well as the general responsibilities and powers vested in this branch, but left the specific implementation and details to Congress (the Legislative branch). Article III: .
Section 1. The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. Section 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority;--to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls;--to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction;--to controversies to which the United States shall be a party;--to controversies between two or more states;--between a state and citizens of another state;--between citizens of different states;--between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states, and between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens or subjects. In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed. Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. .
The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture except during the life of the person attainted. .
The first bill enacted in the U.S. Congress was the Judiciary Act of 1789 , legislature that established the federal court system, including the US Supreme Court. The Act called for a total of six members, a Chief Justice and five Associate Justices, who were officially headquartered in the nation's capitol. Congress divided the country into three judicial "circuits," the Eastern, Middle, and Southern, that were further subdivided into 13 districts. The original Justices had to "ride the circuit," making the rounds to each of the districts to hear cases twice per year (when Chief Justice John Jay threatened to resign due to the grueling schedule, Congress reduced the Circuit rounds in 1793 to once year). This practice continued until the late 19th-century. The first Court was supposed to assemble at the Royal Exchange Building on the corner of Broad and Water Streets in New York City (the temporary U.S. Capital from 1783-1790) on February 1, 1790, but transportation problems delayed the initial meeting by one day, so the first session actually began on February 2, 1790. The original Court was unremarkable. Failing to understand or delineate their role as a branch of the government, they declined to challenge Congress on Constitutional issues or to hear cases of any importance. The original Justices were: Chief Justice: John Jay, New York Associate Justices: John Rutledge, South Carolina William Cushing, Massachusetts James Wilson, Pennsylvania John Blair, Virginia James Iredell, North Carolina .
The Court remained weak until President John Adams appointed Chief Justice John Marshall to the bench in 1801, at which time the Judicial branch assumed a more prominent role in shaping the government. ( Full Answer )
Who is the youngest US Supreme Court justice currently serving?
Justice Elena Kagan , born April 28, 1960, is the youngest member of the sitting court, at 50 years old . Chief Justice John G. Roberts, born January 27, 1955, is 55 years old (2010); Justice Sonia Sotomayor, born June 25, 1954, is 56 years old.
How many years do Missouri Supreme Court justices serve?
A Missouri Supreme Court Justice initially serves for one year. After they have served at least one year, they are placed on the General Election Ballot and the Missouri voters vote to keep him/her on the Supreme Court. If they are kept on, they are seated on the Supreme Court for twelve years.
Who was the youngest US Supreme Court Justice in history?
President James Madison nominated Associate Justice Joseph Story to the US Supreme Court in 1811, when Story was just 32 years old. A native of Massachusetts, Story practiced law and served in the U.S. Congress before joining the Supreme Court. Later he also became a law professor at Harvard Univ…ersity and wrote a number of influential legal papers, including a commentary on the U.S. Constitution. Story also wrote the majority opinion for the famous 1841 case of slave mutiny aboard the Spanish ship Amistad, in United States v. Amistad , which was later used as the basis for a Steven Spielberg movie. In the Amistad case, the Court ruled 8-1 to release the slaves. Only Associate Justice Henry Baldwin dissented. Joseph Story served until September 1845, and died in office at the age of 65. ( Full Answer )
Who was the longest-serving US Supreme Court Justice in history?
William O. Douglas was the-longest serving member of the Court, with a tenure of 36 years, 209 days. He was appointed by President Roosevelt in 1939 and retired in 1975. Douglas survived two impeachment attempts during his time on the bench. In 1953, Representative Wheeler, furious that Douglas …granted a temporary stay of execution on the infamous Rosenberg spy case, introduced H.R. 290 in an attempt to impeach Douglas. The Resolution was referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where it was killed the next day. In 1970, then-House Minority Leader Gerald Ford conducted an investigation into both William Douglas' and fellow Justice Abe Fortas' financial situations. Fortas was forced to resign, and Ford moved to impeach Douglas. Unable to find proof of criminal misconduct, Ford instead attacked Douglas' defense of the "pornographic" movie I am Curious (Yellow) and an article he had written for a Folk Music magazine that was published by a man who had served a prison term for distributing pornography. The House recognized the frivolous nature of Ford's action, and ceased proceedings. ( Full Answer )
Who were all the Chief Justices in the history of the US Supreme Court?
There have been 17 Chief Justices, and 94 Associate Justices. Chief Justices, Names and Details .
John Jay...............................(1745-1829)..............served 1789-1795...Washington .
John Rutledge.......................(1739-1800)..............served 1795-1795...Washington .
Ol…iver Ellsworth.....................(1745-1807)..............served 1796-1800...Washington .
John Marshall........................(1755-1835)..............served 1801-1835...Adams .
Roger B. Taney......................(1777-1865)..............served 1836-1854...Jackson .
Salmon Chase.......................(1808-1873)..............served 1864-1873...Lincoln .
Morrison Waite......................(1816-1888)..............served 1874-1888...Grant .
Melville Fuller........................(1833-1910)..............served 1888-1910...Cleveland .
Edward Douglas White...........(1845-1921)..............served 1910-1921...Taft .
William Howard Taft...............(1857-1930)..............served 1921-1930...Harding .
Charles Evans Hughes............(1862-1948)..............served 1930-1941...Hoover .
Harlan Fiske Stone.................(1872-1946)..............served 1941-1946...F. Roosevelt .
Fred Vinson..........................(1890-1953)..............served 1946-1953...Truman .
Earl Warren..........................(1891-1974)..............served 1953-1969...Eisenhower .
Warren Burger.......................(1907-1995)..............served 1969-1986...Nixon .
William H. Rehnquist..............(1924-2005)..............served 1985-2005...Reagan .
John G. Roberts, Jr.................(1955- )....................served 2005-(incumbent)...G.W. Bush ( Full Answer )
How many Presidents of the US also served as Supreme Court justices?
Only one. William Howard Taft . He was appointed to the courtin June,1921 by Harding. James bucanan
Who was the longest serving Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States. He served 34 years and five months, from February 4th, 1801, until his death on July 6, 1835, making him the longest-serving Chief Justice of the United States in history. Marshall was Secretary of State under President John Adams, …both members of the Federalist party. When Adams lost the 1800 election to Democratic-Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, he realized the Federalist party was losing power. In an effort to ensure their continued influence in government, Adams quickly nominated Marshall to the Office of Chief Justice (a position initially declined by John Jay, who had served as the nation's first Chief Justice). Adams also exploited provisions of the recently passed Judiciary Act of 1801 by nominating 58 Federalists to new judicial positions in the final days of his Presidency. These men later became known as the "Midnight Judges" for their last-minute appointments. One of the judges, William Marbury, soon became the center of one of the US Supreme Court's early landmark cases, in which Marshall formally established the Supreme Court's right of judicial review (for more information on Marbury v. Madison, (1803), see Related Links, below). Marshall is considered by many to be the most influential Chief Justice in the Court's history. ( Full Answer )
How many years did Chief Justice Earl Warren serve on the US Supreme Court?
Earl Warren was Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 until his retirement in 1969, a tenure of approximately sixteen years.
Which US Supreme Court justice served from 1902-1932?
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., son of the famous writer and physician by the same name. Holmes, a graduate of Harvard Law School, was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, and approved unanimously by the Senate on December 4 of that year. He served on the bench until 1…932. Holmes was well-known for his short, oft-quoted, and well-written opinions, which were frequently in dissent with the majority opinion. For this reason, his contemporaries referred to him as "The Great Dissenter," a label that has been applied to several justices over the years. ( Full Answer )
How many Justices serve on the Vermont Supreme Court?
Vermont established its high judiciary in 1782, eight years before the inception of the U.S. Supreme Court. The state supreme court has always seated just five Justices, comprising a Chief and four Associates. The Governor appoints Justices selected from a pool of nominees chosen by the Judicial …Nominating Board. The appointees must then be confirmed by the Vermont State Senate. The term of office is six years. ( Full Answer )
How does a President's appointment of a justice to the US Supreme Court affect the Court's decisions?
No one is able to be entirely impartial in their opinions, and Supreme Court Justices are no exception. Presidents usually nominate candidates who exhibit the same biases as the President, and Congress usually confirms them based on the congressional makeup at the time. In the case of President Bus…h, he nominated conservative candidates, who were confirmed by a conservative Congress. It is reasonable to assume that President Obama will be more liberal in his choices, which will likely be confirmed by the present generally-liberal Congress. We may expect that Bush's nominees will continue to apply their conservative philosophies to their decisions, and that they will be in some respects opposed by any future appointees from President Obama, and vice versa. In any case, the court and their decisions tend to even out over time. ( Full Answer )
Who are all the justices who served on the US Supreme Court?
Answer: As of Elena Kagan's confirmation on August 7, 2010, there have been a total of 112 justices since the court first convened in February 1790. Of those, 17 have been Chief Justices, and 95 have been Associate Justices. For a list of all past and current Justices, see Related Links, below…. ( Full Answer )
How long have the current US Supreme Court justices served?
(from time of taken oath to expected 2011 anniversary) .
Scalia, Antonin - 25 years .
Kennedy, Anthony M. - 23 years .
Thomas, Clarence - 20 years .
Ginsburg, Ruth Bader - 18 years .
Breyer, Stephen G. - 17 years .
Alito, Samuel A., Jr. - 6 years .
Roberts, John G., Jr. (chief justice) - 6 …years .
Sotomayor, Sonia - 2 years (new) .
Kagan, Elena - 1 years (new) ( Full Answer )
Which Chief Justice served on the US Supreme Court longest?
Chief Justice John Marshall , who served on the Court from 1801-1835, had the longest term by far at 34+ years . When Federalist John Adams nominated Marshall to the Court, after losing the 1800 Presidential election to Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson, members of the Federalist party domi…nated the judiciary. Although Thomas Jefferson was able to replace three of six justices during his Presidential term, two of the three adopted Marshall's style of jurisprudence and voted with him on most decisions. Although opposition to Marshall's perspective grew toward the end of his career as different political parties gained power and the Federalists faded, Marshall's keen mind and strong personality ensured he remained the dominant power on the Court throughout his life. Marshall's opinions in cases like Marbury v. Madison, (1803), Fletcher v. Peck, (1810), and McCulloch v. Maryland, (1819), firmly established the doctrines of judicial review and federal supremacy such that his influence is still felt today. ( Full Answer )
Who was President when Justice O'Connor served on the US Supreme Court?
President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice O'Connor to the US Supreme Court in 1981, during his first term of office. She retired from the Court in 2006, after serving during Presidents George HW Bush , Bill Clinton , and first George W. Bush administrations.
Who is the oldest US Supreme Court Justice in history?
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. , served on the Supreme Court from 1902-1932, and retired at the age of 90, just two months before his 91st birthday. John Paul Stevens, an incumbent on the Court, is 90 years old but retired in June 2010, leaving Justice Holmes' record intact. For more information, se…e Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
How many women have held the title Chief Justice in the history of the US Supreme Court?
There has not yet been a female Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. The Court has only seated four women in its history; three are currently active. .
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (retired 2006) .
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsgurg (active) .
Justice Sonia Sotomayor (active) .
Justice Elena Kagan (…active) ( Full Answer )
Do US Supreme Court justices serve for life?
Yes, US Supreme Court justices receive a lifetime appointment, as long as they don't commit any impeachable offenses. This means they're entitled to serve for life, not that they're obligated to do so. Prior to the mid-20th century, most justices died in office; now, more retire.
Who is the 111th justice serving on the US Supreme Court?
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the 111th justice. Barack Obama nominated Sotomayor to replace Justice David Souter, who retired in June 2009. She received her Senate confirmation on August 6 and was sworn in on August 8, 2009.
Who do US Supreme Court justices serve?
US Supreme Court justices are employed by the Federal government and take an Oath to uphold the Constitution. Technically, the serve the rule of law, not the government or the people.
How long do US Supreme Court justices serve?
Supreme Court justices hold office "during good behavior," which means they are appointed for life unless they commit an impeachable offense. Justices remain on the Court until they retire, resign or die.
Can a US president serve as an US Supreme Court justice?
A US president cannot hold two government positions at the sametime, nor can any other federal government official. Only oneformer US President has gone on to serve on the Supreme Court:William Howard Taft was Chief Justice from 1921-1930.
How many justices served on the first US Supreme Court?
Answer Six justices (one Chief Justice and five Associate Justices) were appointed in September 1789, and convened for the first time at the Royal Exchange Building in New York City on February 2, 1790. Explanation The first bill enacted in the U.S. Congress was the Judiciary Act of 1789, …legislation that established the federal court system, including the US Supreme Court. The Act called for a total of six members, a Chief Justice and five Associate Justices, who were officially headquartered in the nation's capitol. President Washington nominated the first six justices, and the Senate confirmed his nominations within a few days, in September 1789. The first Court was supposed to assemble at the Royal Exchange Building in New York City (the temporary U.S. Capital from 1783-1790) on February 1, 1790, but transportation problems delayed the initial meeting by one day, so the first session actually began on February 2, 1790. Chief Justice: John Jay, New York Associate Justices: John Rutledge, South Carolina William Cushing, Massachusetts James Wilson, Pennsylvania John Blair, Virginia James Iredell, North Carolina ( Full Answer )
How many justices serve on the west vriginia supreme court?
There are three justices on the supreme court. The first likes to play parcheesee with his friend taco bell while they enjoy a pack of tostitoes fiesta craps together. The second likes when people put pieces of crap in his face. The third always laughs when people fart on his crableg spindle.
How many African-American and Hispanic justices have served on the US Supreme Court?
The US Supreme Court has seated two African-American justices, Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, and one Latina justice, Sonia Sotomayor.
How many terms does a person appointed as US Supreme Court justice serve?
They do not serve terms. Once appointed, they are there until they retire, resign, die or (highly unlikely) are impeached and convicted. State supreme courts often impose term limits on their supreme court justices; however, the number and length of terms vary by state. For more information, …see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
How many Chief Justices have there been in the history of the US Supreme Court?
There have been 17 Chief Justices since 1789, and 94 Associate Justices. Chief Justices, Names and Details .
John Jay...............................(1745-1829)..............served 1789-1795...Washington .
John Rutledge.......................(1739-1800)..............served 1795-1795...Wa…shington .
Oliver Ellsworth.....................(1745-1807)..............served 1796-1800...Washington .
John Marshall........................(1755-1835)..............served 1801-1835...Adams .
Roger B. Taney......................(1777-1865)..............served 1836-1854...Jackson .
Salmon Chase.......................(1808-1873)..............served 1864-1873...Lincoln .
Morrison Waite......................(1816-1888)..............served 1874-1888...Grant .
Melville Fuller........................(1833-1910)..............served 1888-1910...Cleveland .
Edward Douglas White...........(1845-1921)..............served 1910-1921...Taft .
William Howard Taft...............(1857-1930)..............served 1921-1930...Harding .
Charles Evans Hughes............(1862-1948)..............served 1930-1941...Hoover .
Harlan Fiske Stone.................(1872-1946)..............served 1941-1946...F. Roosevelt .
Fred Vinson..........................(1890-1953)..............served 1946-1953...Truman .
Earl Warren..........................(1891-1974)..............served 1953-1969...Eisenhower .
Warren Burger.......................(1907-1995)..............served 1969-1986...Nixon .
William H. Rehnquist..............(1924-2005)..............served 1985-2005...Reagan .
John G. Roberts, Jr.................(1955- )....................served 2005-(incumbent)...G.W. Bush ( Full Answer )
How many years did John Jay serve as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
John Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and he served for almost 6 years , from Sept. 26, 1789 - June 29, 1795.
How many years did Justice Stevens serve on the US Supreme Court?
When Justice Stevens retired on June 29, 2010, he had been a member of the US Supreme Court for 34 years, 6 months, 10 days , the third longest tenure in the Court's history (behind Stephen J. Field, who served one day longer than Stevens, and William O. Douglas, who served more than 36 years). …Born April 20, 1920, the 90-year-old Justice John Paul Stevens was the Senior Associate Justice on the Court, and had served under three Chief Justices (Warren E. Burger, William H. Rehnquist, and John G. Roberts). ( Full Answer )
What US Supreme Court justice served from 1990-2009?
President GHW Bush appointed Justice David Souter to succeed William J. Brennan, Jr., in 1990. Souter retired in 2009 and was replaced by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Who was 112th person in US history confirmed to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States?
The Senate confirmed former Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the 112th US Supreme Court justices on August 5, 2010, by a vote of 63-37. Justice Kagan was sworn in on August 7, 2010.
How many justices are in the supreme court how long do they serve?
There are a total of 9 (nine) Supreme Court Justices. The Justices are typically elected for life, unless they are elected to be removed and replaced.
How many Supreme Court justices have served as Chief Justice?
The US Supreme Court has seated seventeen Chief Justices since it was established in 1789. Five Chief Justices were elevated to the position from Associate Justice; the remaining twelve were new appointments to the Court.
How many justices serve on the Georgia state Supreme Court?
Seven The number of justices that serve on the Georgia Supreme Court is7. The member that has been there the longest is Robert Benham.
How many years can a US Supreme Court justice serve?
According to Article III of the US Constitution, Supreme Court justices serve " during good behavior ," which means " for life " or until they choose to resign or retire, as long as they don't commit an impeachable offense (bad behavior). Only one US Supreme Court Justice, Samuel Chase, has been …impeached, allegedly for letting his political ideology to affect the quality of his decisions. The US House of Representatives voted to impeach Chase in 1804, but he was acquitted at his Senate trial and remained on the bench until his death in 1811. Article III, Section 1 "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." ( Full Answer )
How many are currently serving as justices on the supreme court in the US in 2011?
Except when there is a vacancy, there are always nine justices on the U. S. Supreme Court.
Which of the current US Supreme Court justices has served the longest?
As of 2011, Senior Justice Antonin Scalia has served the longest tenure of the current justices. President Reagan appointed Scalia to the Court on September 26, 1986; as of that date in 2012, he will have been on the Supreme Court bench for 26 years .
How many US Supreme Court justices are on the Court today?
Currently, there are nine Supreme Court justices on the United States Supreme Court. The number of justices is set by Congress and has varied from five to 10. There have been nine justices since 1869. In 1937, Franklin Roosevelt attempted to add six more justices to the Supreme Court. He felt the …court was obstructing much of his New Deal policies and adding more members who would agree with his views would help. This was termed the "Court Packing Plan." However, Congress did not agree and so the number remains at nine. ( Full Answer )
Does the US Supreme Court decide how many justices shall serve on it at a time?
No, Congress by statute in the Judicial Code sets the number of justices that sit on the Supreme Court at any one time. The Constitution provides that there shall be a Supreme Court but does not set it up in terms of the number of justices or how it is to operate. Congress has changed the number of …justices on the court from time to time. At its beginning there were six and it has varied over time to as many as ten. It has been nine since 1869. ( Full Answer )
How many years can a suprem court justice served?
If u mean U.S. then as long as they want. But they can retire or be asked to leave
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court and how long do they serve?
There are nine justices , including the Chief Justice, on the US Supreme Court. According to Article III of the Constitution, justices serve "during good behavior," meaning as long as they don't commit an impeachable offense. For practical purposes, Supreme Court justices are considered to have …lifetime appointments. ( Full Answer )
Who nominates US Supreme Court justices and how long do they serve?
US Supreme Court justices are nominated by the President of the United States. Justices who are confirmed by the Senate serve for life, unless impeached.
Which of the current US Supreme Court justices has served the shortest?
Justice Elena Kagan has served the shortest time on the Supreme Court. She was confirmed in 2010 after Justice John Paul Stevens retired.
How many justices are in supreme court and how long do they serve?
There are nine justices in the supreme court. They serve for life or until they decide to retire.
Who served as a US Supreme Court Justice after being president?
That would be William Howard Taft, who was not just a Justice, but the Chief Justice.
How many Justices serve on the Mississippi State Supreme Court?
There are 9 justices on the Mississippi Supreme Court. There is 1 chief justice, 2 presiding justices, and 6 associate justices, their designations determined by seniority on the court. *Unlike the US Supreme Court, the justices are elected to terms of 8 years, on a staggered schedule.
Which man served as chief justice of US supreme court?
17 men have served as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court: .
John Jay (September 26, 1789-June 29, 1795) .
John Rutledge (June 30, 1795-December 28, 1795) .
Oliver Ellsworth (March 8, 1796-December 15, 1800) .
John Marshall (February 4, 1801-July 6, 1835) .
Roger B. Taney (March 28, 1836-Oct…ober 12, 1864) .
Salmon P. Chase (December 15, 1864-May 7, 1873) .
Morrison Waite (March 4, 1874-March 23, 1888) .
Melville Fuller (October 8, 1888-July 4, 1910) .
Edward Douglass White (December 19, 1910-May 19, 1921) .
William Howard Taft (July 11, 1921-February 3, 1930) .
Charles Evans Hughes (February 24, 1930-June 30, 1941) .
Harlan F. Stone (July 3, 1941-April 22, 1946) .
Fred M. Vinson (June 24, 1946-September 8, 1953) .
Earl Warren (October 5, 1953-June 23, 1969) .
Warren E. Burger (June 23, 1969-September 26, 1986) .
William Rehnquist (September 26, 1986-September 3, 2005) .
John Roberts (September 29, 2005-present ... as of January2017) ( Full Answer )