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First thought to be a conservative, Justice Souter, who was confirmed by the Senate in during the George H. W. Bush administration in 1990, gradually shifted to the left. Souter is known as a strict believer in the Constitution. I think with the new administration in place Obama will push hard for a liberal replacement but it will be hard to replace Souter, who was a true believer in bi-partisan rulings.
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What is the danger if Obama picks a liberal to fill the vacancy on the US Supreme Court?
There is none. President Obama will select more liberal justices than President Bush did because their political ideologies differ.In 2009, President Obama appointed Justice Sonia Sotomayor to succeed Justice David Souter, who retired. Souter and Sotomayor are both progressives, so the appointment didn't change the balance of the Court.In 2010, President Obama nominated Elena Kagan to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens, who plans to retire at the end of June. Stevens and Kagan are both progressives, so, again, the appointment doesn't change the ideological balance of the Court.The only real issue is whether Obama has or will nominate someone who can adequately fill the role Justice Stevens played on the Court, which will be a very difficult task.
What was President Roosevelt unsuccessful in changing about the Supreme Court?
FDR was unsuccessful in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court. He wanted the power to name another justice to the Court for every justice that was 70 years old or turned 70 in the future. Although Congress has the power to change the number of justices on the Court, it did not go along with FDR on this plan.
Why was it an important change that Roman soldiers no longer had to own property to serve in military by the beginning of the 1st century BC?
The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.The change was important as it eased social problems. It gave the poor and unemployed a steady income for several years and a man had the possibility of retiring wealthy.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
Chief Justice of the United States is John Glover Roberts, Jr.Former President George W. Bush nominated Roberts as Chief Justice of the United States, to succeed the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died in office in 2005.Important Note 1:Although most people think this office is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the official title is Chief Justice of the United States (28 USC § 1). The sixth Chief Justice, Salmon Chase, suggested the title change to emphasize the Supreme Court's role as a coequal branch of government.Note 2:Unlike other positions with "term limits", the Chief Justice of the United States is considered a lifelong position. The Chief Justice may serve until he or she retires or dies, or otherwise vacates the appointment.John Glover Roberts, Jr. (born January 27, 1955) is the 17th and current Chief Justice of the United States.
Who is Chief Justice of India 2010?
Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan, who retires next month, has recommended the name of senior most judge of the Supreme Court Justice SH Kapadia as his successor, setting in motion the process of change of guard in the apex court. Sources in the law ministry said Justice Balakrishnan, due to retire on May 11, recommended the name of Justice Kapadia (63) recently.
How does Justice Sonia Sotomayor affect the US?
As the first Latina and only the third female justice on the Court, Sotomayor brings much-needed diversity to the bench. She has more experience both as a District Court (trial) judge and Circuit Court (US Court of Appeals) judge than any other member of the Court. Justice Sotomayor replaced Justice David H. Souter, who retired in June 2009. Both are considered part of the Court's liberal faction, although the American Bar Association characterizes Sotomayor as more of a centrist, so her appointment doesn't really change the balance of the Court. We have yet to see what impact her opinions will have on the Supreme Court, and the United States as a whole, as she won't begin sitting en banc until the 2009-2010 Term begins, the first Monday in October.
Who has the power to change the size of the Supreme Court?
Only the United States Congress has the power to change the size of the Supreme Court.
Who was the first US Supreme Court justice appointed by President Obama?
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts administered the Oath of Office to Barack Obama -- twice. Roberts made some errors in reciting the Oath at Obama's inauguration on January 20, 2009, so they repeated the ceremoy the next day to unsure no one challenged the constitutionality of Obama's Presidency or decisions on the basis of the error. The Chief Justice traditionally administers the Oath to the incoming president, although this is not mandated by the Constitution or federal law. Sarah T. Hughes, a U.S. District judge, swore in Lyndon B. Johnson aboard Airforce One following the assassination of President Kennedy.
What impact do changing social values have on the criminal justice?
Criminal justice is the combination of the criminal law and social justice. When social values change, they can change the laws of a nation and how people interpret these laws. These things then indirectly change the criminal justice system.
How did president Reagan change the makeup of the supreme court?
president reagan elevated william rehnquist to chief justice
What is US Supreme Court Justice Paul Stevens' political party?
President Gerald Ford, a Republican, nominated Justice Stevens to the US Supreme Court in 1975. At the time of his appointment, Justice Stevens was considered moderately conservative; however, his views have become more progressive during his tenure on the Court.
Why does a judge who shares a president's views when first appointed may rule differently on cases later?
The role of a Supreme Court justice is to interpret the constitution, not make (or change) law or impose one's personal preferences or views. Therefore, upon examination of the constitution as it relates to a particular case, a justice may conclude that a previously held view is not constitutional. This is, of course, in an ideal system. Supreme Court justices are human.
