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What has the power to appoint many state officials?
chief justice of the supreme court
Who is the current US Supreme Court justice from New Jersey?
Some of the Associate Justices identified with New Jersey were actually born elsewhere, while a few were born in the State but later migrated to another part of the country.Associate Justices Born in New JerseyJohn McClean.....................1823 - 1829.......Morris County, NJMahlon Pitney.....................1912 - 1922.......Morristown, NJWilliam J. Brennan, Jr..........1956 - 1990.......Newark, NJAntonin Scalia....................1986 - Present....Trenton, NJSamuel Alito.......................2006 - Present...Trenton, NJAssociate Justices from New Jersey, Born ElsewhereWilliam Paterson.................1793 - 1806.......County Antrim, IrelandJoseph Bradley....................1870 - 1892.......Berne, NY
What is the home state of each US Supreme Court Justice?
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr............Buffalo, NY Justice Antonin Scalia..........................Trenton, NJ Justice Clarence Thomas......................Pin Point, GA Justice Anthony Kennedy......................Sacramento, CA Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.................Brooklyn, NY Justice Stephen Breyer.........................San Francisco, CA Justice Samuel Alito.............................Trenton, NJ Justice Sonia Sotomayor.......................Bronx, NY Justice Elena Kagan.............................New York City, NY
In what state are supreme court justices appointed by the Governor?
Many states have a provision that allows the Governor to nominate or appoint a state supreme court justice, or to make a short-term appointment that is later approved or rejected by voters.
What state did samuel chase represent?
The state that Samuel Chase represented was Maryland. He served as Chief Justice in Baltimore until he was chosen by President Washington to serve on the Supreme Court.
How long was Sandra Day O'Connor a jurist on the Maricopa County Superior Court?
Four years. Sandra Day O'Connor was elected to the Maricopa County Superior Court, in Arizona, in 1975 and served as a judge there until she joined the Arizona Court of Appeals in 1979. O'Connor remained on the state Court of Appeals until President Reagan nominated her to be the first female Supreme Court justice in 1981. Justice O'Connor retired from the US Supreme Court in 2006, and was succeeded by Justice Samuel Alito.
What is the head judge of the supreme court?
The head of a state supreme court is called Chief Justice, just like the head of the US Supreme Court.
Who is the most controversial US Supreme Court justice?
None of them is particularly controversial, although Justice Sotomayor, who was most recently appointed to the Court, raised criticism from conservatives prior to her confirmation. On the other hand, Justice Alito, who joined the Supreme Court in 2006, recently drew criticism from the progressives for muttering during President Obama's State-of-the-Union Address. Supreme Court justices are typically dignified and don't often involve themselves in scandal.
What position did Barack Obama appoint Hillary to?
Secretary of State
Who will appoint the cabinet Minister of a state in India?
It will be the chief minister.
Who is the Minister of State for Justice for Uganda?
Fred Ruhindi is the Minister of State for Justice for Uganda.
How many US Supreme Court justices attended the 2011 State of the Union Address?
Six of the nine justices were in attendance at President Obama's one-year address.In AttendanceChief Justice John RobertsJustice Anthony KennedyJustice Ruth Bader GinsburgJustice Stephen BreyerJustice Samuel Alito (seen muttering)Justice Sonia SotomayorAbsentJustice John Paul StevensJustice Antonin ScaliaJustice Clarence ThomasTo view a photograph of the justices at the State-of-the-Union address, see Related Links, below.
