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US Supreme Court justices don't openly discuss partisan politics because they're supposed to be neutral; however, it's not too difficult to infer certain information based on the political ideology of the appointing Presidents.
On the current Court:
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., appointed by George W. Bush (R) in 2005
Elena Kagan, appointed by Barack Obama (D) in 2011
Sonia Sotomayor, appointed by Barack Obama (D) in 2010 (self-proclaimed Independent)
Samuel Alito, appointed by George W. Bush (R) in 2006
Stephen Breyer, appointed by Bill Clinton (D) in 1994
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, appointed by Bill Clinton (D) in 1993
Clarence Thomas, appointed by George H. W. Bush (R) in 1991
Anthony Kennedy, appointed by Ronald Reagan (R) in 1988
Antonin Scalia, appointed by Ronald Reagan (R) in 1986
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn democracies, with separation of powers, the judges aren't political partisans, as they are in the USA.
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What do you think of Supreme Court Justices having political party affiliations?
Supreme Court Justices do not necessarily have parties because they do not run for a political seat. The criteria for a supreme court justice has to be someone who is familiar with the law such as a former lawyer. If Supreme Court justices ran on a political platform that could complicate the position they hold because many political parties have money or a platform they run on.
Do the us supreme court justices reflect and support the political agenda?
yes"the us supreme court justices reflect and support the political agenda
Supreme Court justices are chosen on the basis of their?
Supreme Court justices are often chosen on the basis of their qualifications. However, since being a judge is a political position, justices can also be chosen based on their political viewpoints.
What was Roosevelt's major political failure?
His plan to expand the Supreme Court His plan to replace Supreme Court justices His plan to pack the courts.
There are justices on the supreme courthow mean justices on the supreme court are there?
there are about how mean justices on the Supreme Court.
How are supreme court justices appointedhe?
Supreme court justices are appointed by the president.
How many justices sit on Idahos supreme court?
There are 5 supreme court justices in the state of Idaho
What branch appointed Supreme Court Justices?
Supreme Justices are nominated by the Senate.Then, the President appoints the justices. Therefore,the executive branch appoints supreme court justices
Is it appropriate for US Supreme Court justices to be active in the selection of new justices?
It is generally not appropriate for US Supreme Court justices to be actively involved in the selection of new justices. The process of selecting new justices should be independent and free from any potential bias or conflicts of interest. This ensures that the justices are selected based on their qualifications and merit rather than personal or political affiliations.
How many justices are in the Arizona supreme court?
There are 9 supreme justices currently taking place in the supreme court.
How did Ronald Reagan influence the Supreme Court in the 1980s?
He appointed Justices who held conservative political beliefs.
How many justices serve one the supreme court?
There are 5 Wyoming Supreme Court Justices.
