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Supreme Court justices are chosen on the basis of their?
Supreme Court justices are often chosen on the basis of their qualifications. However, since being a judge is a political position, justices can also be chosen based on their political viewpoints.
Is the US Supreme Court a partisan court?
The US Supreme Court is not intended to be partisan, but in reality, the Court is often divided by political ideology.
What state supreme court is most often cited by other state supreme courts as authority?
According to the California Supreme Court Historical Society, the California Supreme Court has been the "most cited and followed" state supreme court since 1940.
After state supreme court what is next?
That depends on the case. Often, the state supreme court is the end of the road for a case, making the decision of the state supreme court final and binding. Sometimes cases involved federal questions (issues arising under the US Constitution or federal law) that allow them to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. If the US Supreme Court hears such a case, it may affirm or overturn the state supreme court decision.
What is the proper title for Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
The proper title is Chief Justice of the United States; however, most people refer to the office as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court because he (or she) presides over the Supreme Court of the United States (often called US Supreme Court).
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.
Can a state court rule on a federal constitutional issue?
Any court, even a lower state or federal District Court, can find a federal law that is relevant to a case or controversy before that count unconstitutional, if the court has a rational basis for making such determination. These cases often end up being petitioned to the US Supreme Court for a definitive answer.
How often are members of the representatives chosen?
Every two years.
What are differences between US supreme court and California supreme court?
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary, interpreting federal law and the Constitution, while the California Supreme Court is the highest court in the state judiciary, focusing on state law and the California Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices, appointed for life, whereas the California Supreme Court has seven justices, who are appointed and serve 12-year terms, subject to retention elections. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court hears cases that often involve federal issues, while the California Supreme Court addresses significant state legal questions and can review lower court decisions within California.
Does the supreme court ever disagree with the verdict of the court of appeals?
Yes, the Supreme Court can and does disagree with the verdicts of lower courts, including the courts of appeals. When a case is appealed to the Supreme Court, it reviews the legal issues and interpretations made by the appellate court. The Supreme Court has the authority to overturn or affirm these decisions, establishing binding precedent for lower courts. Disagreements often arise from differing interpretations of the law or the Constitution.
What does scouts is the acronym for Supreme Court mean?
The acronym "SCOUTS" stands for "Supreme Court of the United States." It is often used informally to refer to the highest court in the U.S. judicial system, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting the Constitution and federal law. The Supreme Court's decisions can have widespread implications for American law and society.
What type of issues were often heard in the Supreme Court in the 1960s?
Rights of defendants and detainees
