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US Supreme Court justices are chosen (nominated) by the President and approved by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
the president appoints them and the congress questions them
The US President, who is head of the Executive branch, nominates (selects) US Supreme Court justices. They must then be approved by a simple majority (51%) of the Senate (Legislative branch). If the Senate votes in favor of the nominee, then the President makes the appointment.
Checks and balances
Appointments to the US Supreme Court must be approved by the US Senate.
Elena Kagan is Jewish.
They are appointed by the President, approved by the Senate.
Maybe whether the nominee can garner enough votes from the Senate to be appointed to the Court.
The President has the sole power to nominate a candidate for a position as a US Supreme Court Justice. The candidate is examined by the Senate and, if approved, his or her appointment is made for life.
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