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How many supreme court justices must a president appoint during a four year term in office?
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A president is not required to appoint any justices and may, in fact, not have an opportunity to do so. Justices serve for life, so presidents have to wait for a vacancy to arise through retirement or death.A president is not required to appoint any Supreme Court justices, unless there is a vacancy. The Supreme Court of the United States was created in 1789.
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Is there a limit to the number of US Supreme Court justices one President can appoint?
No. It only depends on how many supreme court justices leave office during the Presidents term. For example, if all of them died and/or decided to retire, the president would have the opportunity to appoint the entire bench.
How are supreme count justices appointed?
supreme court justices are appointed by the president . The president will normally pick a person who he feels to be more qualified candidate but also someone whose views are same as the president. a president can only nominate a person for supreme court justice during the term in which he is serving and only if a spot on the supreme court is available. he cannot unseat a sitting justice to appoint a new person.
What president appointed the most court justices and why?
The number of Supreme Court Justices a President appoints equals the number who resign or die during his/her presidency (unless his/her presidency ends before he/she has the opportunity to appoint a replacement).
What US Supreme Court justices did President Benjamin Harrison appoint?
Benjamin Harrison appointed four US Supreme Court justices during his single term of office (1889-1893):David Josiah Brewer............1890 - 1910Henry Billings Brown...........1891 - 1906George Shiras, Jr................1892 - 1903Howell Edmunds Jackson.....1893 - 1895
Did President Reagan appoint more US Supreme Court justices than President Bush Sr?
Yes. President Reagan had an opportunity to nominate three Supreme Court justices during his terms of office; George H. W. Bush (Senior) nominated only two.President Reagan's nomineesSandra Day O'Connor............1981-2006 (retired)Antonin Scalia......................1986 (incumbent)Anthony Kennedy.................1988 (incumbent)President Bush Senior's nomineesDavid H. Souter....................1990-2009 (retired)Clarence Thomas..................1991 (incumbent)
Name the President who appointed the second most Supreme Court justices?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president who appointed the second most Supreme Court Justices. He appointed eight justices during his presidency.
How us supreme court justices did Nixon appoint?
President Richard M. Nixon appointed four US Supreme Court justices during his time in office. President Reagan later elevated Justice William H. Rehnquist to Chief JusticeWarren E. Burger...........1969 - 1986 (Chief Justice)Harry Blackmun............1970 - 1994Lewis F. Powell, Jr..........1972 - 1987William H. Rehnquist......1972 - 2005 (Reagan elevated Rehnquist to Chief Justice in 1986)
Who did Nixon appoint as chief justice of the Supreme Court during his presidency?
William Renquist
How long do justices serve on the US Supreme Court and what are the requirements to serve?
Supreme justices serve "during good behavior," which means "for life" unless the justice commits an offense that results in impeachment and conviction. There are no constitutional requirements listed for justices, but for practical purposes, the person must be a US citizen and must meet whatever qualifications the President and Senate believe are essential to serving on the bench.
When can the president appoint people without approval byt anyone else?
When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else? When can the president appoint people without approval by anyone else?
Do US Supreme Court Justices have to be reelected periodically?
They are never elected nor are they re-confirmed. The US Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. They are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the U S Senate.On the other hand, state supreme court justices often have term limitations. In those states where justices are elected or reconfirmed periodically, the reelection process is instituted because justices may be eligible to serve multiple terms, and are placed on the court by general election.
Are US Supreme Court justices appointed?
Yes, US Supreme Court justices are appointed, rather than elected. The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate votes whether to confirm or reject the appointment. If a simple majority of Senators (51%) support the President's choice, then the person is appointed to the Supreme Court. The Constitution provides the justice shall serve "during good behavior," which means the appointment is for life, unless the justice commits an impeachable offense.
