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As of July 31, 2010, the US Supreme Court has six male justices and two female justices. If Elena Kagan is confirmed to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens, the Court will have six men (66.6%) and three women (33.3%).
If Kagan is seated, this will be the first time in history three women have been on the Supreme Court bench at the same time.
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List and describe the changes made by the Supreme Court in 1979 towards the constitution in order to make it gender-neutral?
In 1979, the Supreme Court adopted the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. This clause made the amendment more gender-neutral. The Supreme Court pushed for gender-appropriate language to be adopted
A state's representation in the house of representatives is based on?
the size of that state's supreme court.
When did the supreme court first declare gender based classification unconstitutional?
1971
Why is the supreme court the most important part of the courts ruling?
maintains a federal system of government and representation.
What did the supreme court first declare gender-based classification unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court first declared gender-based classification unconstitutional in the case of Reed v. Reed in 1971. The court held that it violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This landmark decision recognized that gender discrimination is subject to the same strict scrutiny standard as race discrimination.
Who has final say in explaining the Constitution?
The Supreme Court.
What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Who can rule that federal laws are unconstitutional?
(Supreme Court)
Is there a difference between gender roles and gender representation?
Yes, there is a difference. Gender roles are the behaviors, activities, and expectations society considers appropriate for men and women, while gender representation refers to how men and women are portrayed in media, art, and culture. Gender representation can influence and perpetuate gender roles, but they are distinct concepts.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Which has the greater authority U.S Supreme Court or the state Supreme Court?
U.S Supreme Court
What type of court is the supreme court?
The US Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United States.
