The election process, especially the fundraising part, might influence how they interpret the law, introducing the potential of compromising their impartiality.
No, Supreme Court Justices are not elected for a specific term, such as 10 years. Instead, they are appointed for life, meaning they serve until they choose to retire, resign, or are removed through impeachment. This lifetime appointment is intended to ensure judicial independence and protect justices from political pressures.
Justices reach the Supreme Court through appointment by the President with Senate approval
Not exactly. The President nominates US Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve their appointment.
The US president appoints the justice and the US Senate approves the appointment.
The method of electing justices to state supreme courts can vary depending on the state. In some states, justices are elected through partisan elections, where they appear on the ballot affiliated with a specific political party. In other states, justices may be selected through non-partisan elections, where their political affiliation is not listed on the ballot. There are also states where justices are appointed by the governor or selected through a merit-based appointment process.
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The process by which congressional representatives are allocated to states
In Georgia, Supreme Court justices are elected by the public in nonpartisan elections. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and have practiced law in Georgia for at least seven years. Justices serve six-year terms, and vacancies can also be filled by gubernatorial appointment, followed by a confirmation election.
If your question refers to a state supreme court justice, and if your state provides for election to their supreme court rather than appointment, you can vote when you turn 18 (per the Twenty-Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution), provided you register properly before the election.If you are asking about US Supreme Court justices; they are nominated by the President and confirmed or rejected by Senate vote, not elected. The electorate (voting public) does not play a direct role in the appointment of justices to the US Supreme Court.
Elena Kagan - Appointed by president Obama.
Nevada's Supreme Court is composed of seven justices who are elected for six year terms on a state wide, nonpartisan ballot.
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.