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William Howard Taft. Fortunately for him, he eventually got his wish: after his term as president, he was appointed Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court by President Harding.
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What was it called when President Roosevelt wanted one new US Supreme Court justice for every one over 70.5 years old?
President Roosevelt was accused of "court-packing."
Why did Thomas Jefferson hate being president?
because he wanted to be the president instead
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.
What was president roosevelt position on the war on Europe?
President Roosevelt wanted to help Britain instead of remaining neutral.
Why did the chief justice warren and justice frankfurter want added time for the supreme court to decide on brown v board of education?
Answer this question… They wanted to present a united decision to the nation.
Why did the framers of the US Constitution made it so difficult to remove a Supreme Court Justice?
The framers of the US Constitution made it difficult to remove a Supreme Court justice, or any Federal judge, because they wanted to insulate the judicial process from daily politics.
Why did justice frankfurter added time for the supreme court to decide on brown v board of education?
They wanted to present a united decision to the nation.
Which US President appointed Chief Justice John Marshall?
Second US President John Adams appointed Chief Justice John Marshall to the US Supreme Court in 1801 to succeed Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health. Federalist party leader Adams wanted to be sure he chose Ellsworth's replacement after rival Democratic-Republican party leader Thomas Jefferson was elected President. Marshall lead the Court from 1801 until his death in 1835, and is widely considered the most influential Chief Justice in history.
Why did chief justice warren and justice frankfurter want added time to the supreme court to decide on brown v board of education?
To present a united decision to the nation
How long would your term of service be if you wanted to join the supreme court after law school?
The Supreme Court is appointed by the President. You wouldn't be appointed right out of law school, you need experience. Appointments to the Supreme Court are for life.
Why did justice frankfurter want added time for the supreme court to decide on brown v board of education?
He wanted to present a united decision to the nation
Who was Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court when President Jackson was in office?
Second US President John Adams nominated his Secretary of State, John Marshall, to succeed Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth who was retiring due to poor health. Adams was motivated to name a new Chief Justice because he recently learned Thomas Jefferson defeated him in the 1800 Presidential Election. Adams wanted to ensure a member of the Federalist party lead the Court to maintain his party's influence in government.
