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It is customary for a Democratic president to nominate Supreme Court justices from his own party; when a Republican is in office, he tends to nominate from his own party as well. President Obama wanted to appoint a lawyer with a lot of experience, who was known for being fair, but who also leaned center-left, since he felt the court had moved too far to the right. He knew Elena Kagan's work: he had appointed her to be the first female U.S. Solicitor General. And he believed she would be a good addition to the Supreme Court.
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What is an example of the presidential appointment of supreme court justices?
Elena Kagan - Appointed by president Obama.
What year was Associate Justice Elena Kagan appointed to the US Supreme Court?
President Obama appointed Justice Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court in 2010. She took the oaths of office on August 7, 2010.
What associate justice was appointed by President Obama?
President Obama has appointed two associate justices. In 2009, he appointed Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina on the Supreme Court. And in 2010, he appointed Elena Kagan.
Who was the last justice appointed to the us supreme court and what president appointed him and in what year was he appointed?
The most recent appointment is Elena Kagan who took office August 7,2010. She was nominated by President Obama.
What was the name of the woman appointed to the US Supreme by President Barack Obama?
Barack Obama appointed two women to the Supreme Court-- Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.
Is Elena Kagan a man?
No, Elena Kagan is a woman.
Who is President Barack Obama's pick for US Supreme Court?
Elena Kagan
Who are the four female justices to be nominated and confirmed to the us supreme court?
Four women have been on the Supreme Court: Sandra Day O'Connor (1981-2005) now retired Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1993-present) Sonia Sotomayor (2009-present) Elena Kagan (2010-present)
When was Elena Kagan born?
Elena Kagan was born on 1960-04-28.
What language did Elena Kagan's mother speak?
Elena Kagan's mother, Gloria Gittelman Kagan, spoke English.
Who was the fourth woman ever to serve on the US Supreme Court?
Justice Elena Kagan, whom President Barack Obama appointed in 2011, is the fourth woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.
In the Bush and Obama administrations how many judges did each president appoint?
I assume you are referring to the US Supreme Court. Each appointed two justices. Mr. Bush appointed Samuel Alito and John Roberts. Mr. Obama appointed Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.
