What president nominated John Glover Roberts Jr to be an Associate Justice?

Which US Presidents appointed US Supreme Court justices in the 21st century?

As of 2009, only Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have appointed US Supreme Court justices in the 21st century.President Bush nominated Chief Justice John G. Roberts in 2005, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito in 2006. President Obama nominated Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor in 2009.

Who are the nine justices of the US Suprem.?

*At any given time, there may be only 8, or even fewer justices serving on the US Supreme Court. Justices may die in office, or retire. As of early 2016, the serving Justices are:John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2003. President George W. Bush nominated him as Chief Justice of the United States, after the death of former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist. He joined the Court on September 29, 2005.Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice, was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1975. President Reagan nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1988.Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice, became a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1990. President Bush nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1991.Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice, was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1980. President Clinton nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1993.Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice, served as a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and as its Chief Judge, 1990-1994. He also served as a member of the Judicial Conference of the United States, 1990-1994, and of the United States Sentencing Commission, 1985-1989. President Clinton nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1994.Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr., Associate Justice, was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1990. President George W. Bush nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 2006.Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, was nominated to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York by George HW Bush. She served in that capacity from 1992-1998, then became a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1998-2009. President Barack Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 2009.Elena Kagan, Associate Justice, was nominated to the position of US Solicitor General by President Obama in 2009. She served as Associate White House Counsel under the Clinton Administration from 1995-1999. Kagan, an expert on Constitutional Law, was a former law professor and Dean of Harvard Law School. President Obama nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 2010.---* The most recent Associate Justice to die in office (February 13, 2016) wasAntonin Scalia, Associate Justice, who had been appointed Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1982. President Reagan nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1986.

Who are the Associate Justices of the US Supreme Court?

The United States Supreme Court has a Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. Currently, the Chief Justice is John Roberts, and the Associate Justices are Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.

How did John Roberts become Chief Justice?

He chosen by the usual process specified by the Constitution. He nominated by the President and confirmed by the US Senate.

Who were the associate judges appointed by Bush?

Four of the nine justices on the Supreme Court were appointed by either George H.W. Bush or George W. Bush. George H.W. Bush appointed Clarence Thomas and David Souter. George W. Bush appointed John Roberts and Samuel Alito.

Who were President George W Bush's two US Supreme Court appointees?

President George W. Bush nominated John G. Roberts, Jr to serve as Chief Justice, and Samuel Alito, Jr to serve as an Associate Justice. Both of those nominations were confirmed by the Senate. Previously, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers to serve as an Associate Justice. However, Harriet Miers was forced to withdraw her name from consideration due to the general consensus that she lacked the qualifications necessary for an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court.Chief Justice Roberts was confirmed by a Senate vote of 78-22 on September 29, 2005; Justice Alito was confirmed by a vote of 58-42 on January 31, 2006.To view a list of all past and present members of the Supreme Court in a pdf file, feel free to click on the link to the US Supreme Court's website under Related Links below.

What Supreme Court appointments did George W. Bush make?

President George W. Bush nominated John G. Roberts, Jr to serve as Chief Justice, and Samuel Alito, Jr to serve as an Associate Justice. Both of those nominations were confirmed by the Senate.(Previously, President Bush nominated Harriet Miers to serve as an Associate Justice. However, Harriet Miers was forced to withdraw her name from consideration due to the general consensus that she lacked the qualifications necessary for an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court.To view a list of all past and present members of the Supreme Court in a pdf file, click on the link to the US Supreme Court's website under Related Links below.

Which US President nominated John G. Roberts Jr. to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

President Warren G. Harding nominated William Howard Taft to be Chief Justice on the Supreme Court in 1921. He replaced Chief Justice Edward Douglas White, whom Taft had nominated in 1910, while serving as President.

Who did Chief Justice Anthony m. Kennedy replace?

President George W. Bush nominated Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., to replace the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died in office. Roberts assumed the bench in 2005, and is the incumbent Chief Justice. Ironically, he was a law clerk for Rehnquist in the 1970's. President Bush nominated Justice Samuel Alito in 2006 to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who retired in January of that year. Alito is also an incumbent.

What is the leader of the supreme court called?

Chief Justice John Roberts.

What are the names of the 9 justices?

As of April, 2012, the current Justices of the Supreme Court are: John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr., Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice

Was John G Roberts elected or appointed?

Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court) John G. Roberts, Jr., was nominated by President Bush and confirmed by the Senate after former Chief Justice William Rehnquist died in 2005. Article III judges, which includes US Supreme Court justices, are always nominated by the President and approved or rejected by the Senate. For more information, see Related Questions, below.