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How much does it cost to nominate a US Supreme Court justice to a vacancy on the bench?
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∙ 14y ago
The incremental costs involved in conducting a background check and other investigative measures vary from one individual to the next and are difficult to generalize to the entire population of judges/justices.
If you're asking about the cost of selling a the right to a vacancy, as former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich allegedly attempted to do when filling former Senator Barach Obama's Senate seat, there is no associated cost. The nomination is made at the sole discretion of the President, although he may seek counsel from members of his staff and the various experts.
Nomination to the US Supreme Court is an honor in itself; selling an opportunity to receive that honor is an impeachable (and criminal) offense.
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Who is the only President who served a full term but did not nominate a US Supreme Court justice?
Jimmy Carter did not have the opportunity to nominate anyone for the supreme court,
What can the US Supreme Court and Congress do if the President nominates a Supreme Court Justice?
The President has the sole power to nominate a candidate for a position as a US Supreme Court Justice. The candidate is examined by the Senate and, if approved, his or her appointment is made for life.
What president served a full term without nominating a supreme court justice?
Jimmy Carter, who was in office from 1977-1981, never had an opportunity to nominate a US Supreme Court justice.
What is a 'vacancy' on the US Supreme Court?
A "vacancy" on the Supreme Court means one or more of the nine US Supreme Court justices has left office permanently (usually through death, retirement or resignation), and the President needs to nominate a new person or people, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to fill the vacant seat(s).
Did William Clinton nominate a US Supreme Court justice?
Yes. President Clinton appointed two justices to the US Supreme Court: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Court in 1993; and Justice Stephen Breyer joined the Court in 1994.
Did Jimmy Carter nominate a Supreme Court Justice during his Presidency?
no, but he made a few appointments to the lower courts which are where the supreme court justices are often taken from.
If the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court died would the Senate chose a replacement?
No. The President would nominate a new Chief Justice to succeed the one who died in office, and the Senate would vote for or against confirmation. The procedure for appointing a new Chief Justice or Associate Justice is the same regardless of the reason for the vacancy.
When is a justice appointed to the US Supreme Court?
When a vacancy occurs because a sitting justice retires, resigns, dies or is impeached and convicted.Only one US Supreme Court justice, Samuel Chase, has ever been impeached, but he was acquitted at trial.
Who has the power to nominate supreme court justice?
The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
In what state are supreme court justices appointed by the Governor?
Many states have a provision that allows the Governor to nominate or appoint a state supreme court justice, or to make a short-term appointment that is later approved or rejected by voters.
Which President nominated the fewest justices to the US Supreme Court?
President Jimmy Carter was the only full-term US President who never had an opportunity to nominate a US Supreme Court justice.
Who nominates a replacement when a US Supreme Court justice retires?
The President of the United States nominates a new Supreme Court justice with the advice and consent of the Senate, following the same procedure as they would when filling any other Supreme Court vacancy. The only difference is that sitting Associate Justices are eligible to be elevated to Chief Justice, if the Chief Justice position is vacant and the Senate approves.
