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When was the last time the US Supreme Court had an appointee by a Democratic President?
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President Barack Obama nominated Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court in May 2009. She was confirmed by the Senate on August 6, and sworn in on August 8, 2009.
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How do you get to be a member of suprem court?
Members of the United States Supreme Court are appointed by the President of the United States. The appointee must already be a judge and will go before a committed for interviews before being appointed.
What presidential appointee is charged with arguing cases on behalf of the us in the Supreme Court?
Solicitor General
What are the titles of the 12 judges in the supreme court in UK?
They have the title of Justice of the Supreme Court, apart from one who is the President of the Supreme Court, and another who is the Deputy President of the Supreme Court.
Are the supreme court decions only overturned by the president?
The president does not have any power over the decisions of the Supreme Court. Only the Supreme Court itself can overturn a supreme court decision.
Is the judicial branch made of the congress the supreme court or the president?
Supreme court! President is executive.
How do supreme court justices get into the supreme court?
The president appoints them when there is a opening.
What presidential appointee is responsible for arguing the governments case before the supreme court?
us attorney for District of Columbia
Power of president to consult Supreme Court?
The power of the President is not only to consult the Supreme Court but also to appoint members of the court.
Who is the only president to sit on the Supreme Court after serving as president?
William Howard Taft served on the Supreme Court after being President.
How does the president check the power of the supreme court?
The President checks the power of the Supreme Court by appointing Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice (subject to Senate confirmation).
How does the supreme court checks the powers of the president?
The President checks the power of the Supreme Court by appointing Supreme Court justices and the Chief Justice (subject to Senate confirmation).
How do supreme court justices get to supreme court?
they have to be appointed by the president and approved by the senate
