Who are the US Supreme Court Justices in order from most liberal to most conservative?
Who was the most recent US Supreme Court justice to die?
Former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, a Reagan nominee who presided over the Supreme Court for more than 18 years (1986-2005), died in office in September 2005. His is the most recent death on the Court. Rehnquist was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004, and took a leave of absence for tre…atment, returning to the bench in late March 2005. He died September 3, 2005, and was buried beside his late wife, Nan, in Arlington National Cemetery. Chief Justice Rehnquist was succeeded by the incumbent Chief Justice, John G. Roberts, Jr.. ( Full Answer )
Which 20th century US President appointed the most US Supreme Court justices?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt appointed eight justices to the US Supreme Court. If Roosevelt's draft legislation had passed Congress, he would have been able to appoint one additional justice for each sitting justice over the age of 70.5, up to a maximum of six, for a potential total Court size of 15. …The Legislative branch has the constitutional authority to determine the size of the Supreme Court, however, and correctly recognized Roosevelt's plan as an attempt to pack the Court with justices favorable to his New Deal legislation. ( Full Answer )
What is the speaking order for US Supreme Court justices?
The Chief Justice speaks first because he (or she) presides over the Court. The other justices traditionally speak in order of seniority , or time on the Court.
Are most Americans liberals or conservatives?
40% of Americans self identify as conservative, about the same as moderate, and only twenty percent as liberal. However, when polled, most Americans agree with liberal viewpoints on issues, as demonstrated by the poll below from media matters. not to mention, a liberal president was elected in a… year when more Americans were identifying as conservative as liberal. so the question becomes- do Americans know where they stand politically? .
9% of Americans say the government "should care for those who can't care for themselves." .
Twice as many people (43% vs. 20%) say they want "government to provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending" as want government to provide fewer services "in order to reduce spending." .
The economy: .
77% of Americans say Congress should increase the minimum wage. .
66% say "upper-income people" pay too little in taxes. .
53% say the Bush administration's tax cuts have failed because they have increased the deficit and caused cuts in government programs. .
Social issues: .
61% of Americans support embryonic stem cell research. .
62% want to protect Roe v. Wade. .
Only 3% of Americans rank same-sex marriage as the "most important" social issue. .
Security: .
43% of Americans say we are spending too much on our military. .
60% say the federal government should do more about restricting the kinds of guns that people can purchase. .
The environment: .
75% of Americans would be wiling to pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewable sources to help reduce global warming. .
79% want higher emissions standards for automobiles. .
Energy: .
52% of Americans say "the best way for the US to reduce its reliance on foreign oil" is to "have the government invest in alternative energy sources." .
68% say US energy policy is better solved by conservation than production. .
Immigration: .
57% of Americans say "most recent immigrants to the US contribute to this country" rather than "cause problems." .
67% of Americans say, "on the whole," immigration is a "good thing for this country today." .
Health care: .
69% of Americans say it is the responsibility of the federal government to make sure all Americans have access to health coverage. .
76% find access to healthcare more important than maintaining the Bush tax cuts. .
Three in five would be willing to have their own taxes increased to achieve universal health coverage. ( Full Answer )
Who is currently the most conservative US Supreme Court Justice?
Clarence Thomas , a Republican nominated by George H. W. Bush in 1991, is considered the most conservative, with Antonin Scalia , a 1986 Reagan nominee, running a close second. Thomas has strong Libertarian leanings, supporting state's rights and taking an orthodox approach toward interpreting the …Constitution. Scalia is considered an "originalist" in his thinking, meaning he considers the intention of those who framed and amended the Constitution in his interpretations. For more information, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
Which US Supreme Court justice is most likely to retire next?
Associate Justice John Paul Stevens will be 90 years old in April 2010. When the justices chose law clerks for the 2010-2011 Term, Justice Stevens only hired one clerk instead of the customary four. This is generally considered an indication the justice intends to retire before the next Term begins,… although he has not announced any plans. Although Justice Stevens was nominated by Republican President Gerald Ford, his votes have become more progressive over the years. If Obama has an opportunity to nominate Stevens' replacement, the balance of the Court should remain relatively unchanged. Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg may retire during President Obama's first term because she has been treated for pancreatic cancer within the past year; however, doctors say the tumor was small and caught early, so her chance of survival is good. Ginsburg was nominated by Clinton and is also one of the progressive members of the Court. Associate Justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Stephen Breyer are all in their 70s. Associate Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas will be 60 and 61 years old, respectively, in 2010. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently joined the court, to replace Justice Souter, and will be 57 years on on her next birthday. Chief Justice John G. Roberts is currently the youngest member of the Court, at 55 years. ( Full Answer )
Who was the most recent US Supreme Court justice nominee to be rejected?
Harriet Miers On October 3, 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Harriet Miers, his private attorney and White House counsel, to the seat being vacated by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who was retiring. Miers had no judicial experience, and was rated "unqualified" by the American Bar Associ…ation, which passes unofficial judgment on all Supreme Court nominees. The Republican party was outraged at the nomination and indicated they would not vote favorably for her appointment. Miers quietly requested her nomination be withdrawn before her Senate Judiciary hearing. Ironically, one of Mier's most scathing critics was Robert Bork, the most recent nominee rejected by a vote of the Senate. Robert Bork The most recent candidate rejected by the Senate was Ronald Reagan's nominee, Robert Bork, chosen to replace Justice Lewis Powell, who retired in 1987. Bork was a controversial choice because of his ultra-conservative ideology, which alarmed many civil rights groups. Bork also had ties to the Nixon administration, where he briefly served as United States Attorney General following the infamous "Saturday Night Massacre" (for more information on this subject, see US v. Nixon, (1974), in Related Links, below). In addition, Bork was a judicial restraint extremist who supported disproportionate Executive branch powers, bordering on "supremacy." A large number of political activists opposed Bork's nomination and applied pressure to the Senate (many of whom had their own reservations) to reject him. Bork was blocked by a bipartisan vote of 58-42 on October 23, 1987. The vacancy was ultimately filled by incumbent Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, whose views are more moderate. Bork, who was offended by his treatment in the confirmation process, resigned as a federal judge in 1988. He is currently a lawyer, law school professor, and author of several books. ( Full Answer )
Which US President appointed the second most Supreme Court justices?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated eight justices to the US Supreme Court, which is the second highest number of appointments after President Washington, who nominated eleven justices. .
Hugo Black........................................1937-1971 .
Stanley Foreman Reed...................….....1938-1957 .
Felix Frankfurter.................................1939-1962 .
William O. Douglas.............................1939-1975 .
Frank Murphy.....................................1940-1949 .
James Francis Byrnes..........................1941-1942 .
Robert Houghtwood Jackson................1941-1954 .
Wiley Rutledge...................................1943-1949 ( Full Answer )
Which US President appointed the most Supreme Court justices?
George Washington nominated fourteen justices and appointed eleven, but he had an edge over the other Presidents because he was in office when the Court was created and got to nominate the first seven justices (one declined after being confirmed) in the same year. John Rutledge was seated twice (one… as Associate Justice, once as Chief Justice) George Washington's appointments .
John Jay.....................1789-1795 (Chief Justice) .
John Rutledge.............1789-1791 .
William Cushing...........1789-1810 .
James Wilson..............1789-1798 .
John Blair...................1789-1795 .
James Iredell..............1790-1799 .
Thomas Johnson..........1791-1793 .
William Paterson..........1793-1806 .
John Rutledge.............1795-1795 (Chief Justice) .
Samuel Chase.............1796-1811 .
Oliver Ellsworth...........1796-1800 (Chief Justice) ( Full Answer )
Who was the most feminist US Supreme Court justice?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who joined the Court in 1993, undoubtedly qualifies as the most ardent feminist because of the time and energy she's devoted to women's rights during her career; but it's reasonable to assume Justices Sotomayor and Kagan are also feminists. I'm not sure their degrees of …feminism can be quantified. ( Full Answer )
What is the order of seniority for the nine justices of the US Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice always ranks first, regardless of when he was appointed. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.........................2005 Associate Justices, by Seniority Antonin Scalia...............................1986 Anthony Kennedy...........................1988 Clarence Thomas.…..........................1991 Ruth Bader Ginsberg......................1993 Stephen Breyer..............................1994 Samuel Alito..................................2006 Sonia Sotomayor............................2009 Elena Kagan..................................2010 For more information on the US Supreme Court justices, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
Which President appointed the second most US Supreme Court justices?
Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed eight justices to the US Supreme Court; George Washington appointed eleven. Franklin D. Roosevelt's appointments .
Hugo Black........................................1937-1971 .
Stanley Foreman Reed........................1938-1957 .
Felix Frankfurter.........…........................1939-1962 .
William O. Douglas.............................1939-1975 .
Frank Murphy.....................................1940-1949 .
James Francis Byrnes..........................1941-1942 .
Robert Houghtwood Jackson................1941-1954 .
Wiley Rutledge...................................1943-1949 If Roosevelt's draft legislation (Judicial Reorganization bill of 1937) had passed Congress, he would have been able to appoint one additional justice for each sitting justice over the age of 70.5, up to a maximum of six, for a potential total Court size of 15. The Legislative branch has the constitutional authority to determine the size of the Supreme Court, however, and correctly recognized Roosevelt's plan as an attempt to pack the Court with justices favorable to his New Deal legislation. ( Full Answer )
Which supreme court justice swore in the most presidents?
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall administered the Oath of Office more than anyone else: nine times, at every inauguration from 1801 to 1833. However, he administered the Oath to only five different Presidents. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the Oath s…even times to seven different Presidents: .
Martin Van Buren (1937) .
William Henry Harrison (1841) .
James K. Polk (1845) .
Zachary Taylor (1849) .
Franklin Pierce (1853) .
James Buchanan (1857) .
Abraham Lincoln (1861) ( Full Answer )
What types of rulings are likely to be issued by a Supreme Court composed of four liberal justices two conservative justices and three moderate justices?
Moderately liberal to liberal A majority decision of the full Court requires a minimum of fivevotes. Although not holding a majority of seats on the bench, the moderatejustices would exercise considerable power as swing voters. Theirposition would tend to mitigate both extreme liberalism orexcess…ive conservatism, as one or more of their votes would berequired for a majority opinion supporting the liberal perspective.This would force the liberal justices to take a slightly moremoderate position, since they would find that compromise preferableto a conservative majority opinion. A conservative decision would require the agreement of all threemoderates, or a combination of moderates and liberals. On occasion,justices who are considered liberal will vote conservatively onselect issues, as Justice Stevens did in his dissent of Texas v.Johnson, (1989), a flag desecration case. However, theconservatives would have to make more concessions than the liberalsin order to achieve a majority, ensuring few decisions would betruly conservative. Most rulings would likely be center-left (moderately liberal toliberal) . It is possible the decisions would gradually become more liberal,because many US Supreme Court justices' views shift fromconservative or moderate to progressive over time. Another factorwould include which justice or justices are the most persuasivespeakers. ( Full Answer )
What is the least and most number of justices that have been on the US Supreme Court at one time?
The Federalist-dominated Congress set the size of the US Supreme Court at five (by attrition) in the Judiciary Act of 1801 in order to prevent incoming Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson from influencing the Court's decisions by nominating members of his party to any potential vaca…ncies. The newly elected Congress repealed the legislation, returning the number of justices to six before any changes occurred. Not counting temporary vacancies, the fewest authorized members of the Court was six. Congress increased the size of the Court in the Tenth Circuit Act of 1863 from 9 to 10 , where it remained for three years, before dropping to seven justices in the Judiciary Act of 1866. This action was taken in order to prevent President Andrew Johnson from naming any justices to the Court. The legislation eliminated a vacancy created by the death of William Catron, which reduced the number of justices from 10 to 9. When Justice James Moore Wayne died in 1867, the size of the Court was briefly reduced to 8 members, but never reached the 7 targeted by Congress. According to legislation, the Supreme Court ranged in size from five to ten justices; in reality, there were never fewer than six justices, and the full complement of ten justices sat for only one week, in December 1863, due to illness and subsequent vacancies. For more information, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
A conservative justice leaving the US Supreme Court will always be replaced with?
Answer The answer depends on the political ideology of the President and Congress (mostly the President, though) in office at the time the vacancy occurs. If a conservative judge leaves the Court during a progressive administration, the conservative justice will most likely be replaced by a liber…al justice. If the conservative leaves the court during a conservative administration, he or she is likely to be replaced by another conservative. As described in the US Constitution, the President nominates new justices with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, which investigates the nominee's background and position on important issues, then votes whether to confirm or reject the candidate. While this does occasionally happen, most justices are confirmed. President Obama recently replaced Justice David H. Souter, a liberal who retired in June 2009, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is purported to be a centrist. Answer Whomever the president appoints and Congress confirms. ( Full Answer )
What law school graduated the most US Supreme Court justices?
Harvard Law School boasts the most Supreme Court justices among its alumni, at 15; Yale is second with 9 justices. Princeton has sent the most undergraduates to law school at 11.
Who is considered the most influential Chief Justice in US Supreme Court history?
Many people consider John Marshall , who presided over the US Supreme Court from 1801 until 1835, the most influential Chief Justice in history. Marshall defined the proper role of the Court as a coequal branch of the United States' tripartite government by affirming the Supreme Court's right of ju…dicial review. He also helped establish the balance of power between the state and federal governments. It would be fair argument that Chief Justice Earl Warren was also extremely influential, and played a significant role in advancing civil rights and individual liberties during the middle of the 20th century (1953-1969). ( Full Answer )
What is the order for seating the US Supreme Court justices in the photo?
As in most situations where the US Supreme Court gathers as a group, photographs are organized around the Chief Justice in order of seniority. The current picture on the Supreme Court Historical Society shows Chief Justice John Roberts seated front row center, flanked by Senior Associate Justice …John Paul Stevens (prior to retirement) on his right, and the next most senior justice, Antonin Scalia on his left. The position of the other justices alternates left to right, by seniority as it does on the Court. In the picture linked below, the seating order is as follows: First Row, Seated: Justice Kennedy, Justice Stevens, Chief Justice Roberts , Justice Scalia, Justice Thomas Second Row, Standing: Justice Alito, Justice Ginsburg, Justice Breyer, Justice Sotomayor When the picture is updated, the justices will have shifted one position from where they are in the current picture. For more information, see Related Links, below. ( Full Answer )
Who was the most published author of the US Supreme Court justices?
William O. Douglas was, by far, the most prolific author among the Supreme Court justices. Douglas, who served on the bench from 1939 until 1975, was an outdoorsman and ardent environmentalist. In his opinion for Sierra Club v. Morton, 405 US 727 (1972), Douglas argued that inanimate objects sh…ould have standing to sue for their own protection in court. A few of William O. Douglas' (approximately) 30 titles are still in print: Of Men and Mountains: Memoir of a Wilderness Adventurer ; Go East, Young Man: The Autobiography of of William O. Douglas: The Early Years ; and Nature's Justice: Writings of William O. Douglas (essays). The Library of Congress Collection includes a total of 57 books by Douglas. ( Full Answer )
How many liberal and conservative justices are on the US Supreme Court in 2010?
Five of the nine justices are typically considered conservative (Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Scalia, Thomas, Alito and Kennedy), while four are considered reliably liberal (Justices Stevens, Ginsburg, Breyer and Sotomayor). Justice Kennedy, although classified as a conservative, has voted …with the liberal faction on some cases, making him the unpredictable swing vote that helps balance the Court. ( Full Answer )
Is the current US Supreme Court divided evenly between conservatives and liberals?
Not exactly. Five of the nine justices are typically considered conservative (Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Scalia, Thomas, Alito and Kennedy), while four are considered reliably liberal (Justices Stevens, Ginsburg, Breyer and Sotomayor). Justice Kennedy, although classified as a conservativ…e, has voted with the liberal faction on some cases, making him the unpredictable swing vote that helps balance the Court. ( Full Answer )
What is the term for a court opinion reflecting the views of most of the justices in the US Supreme Court?
Majority opinion - Also called the "Opinion of the Court," this is the official verdict in the case that represents the vote of the majority of justices Plurality opinion - In a case where no opinion received majority support, a plurality is the opinion joined by the most justices
What is the decision of most of the justices on the Supreme Court called?
The agreed ruling of more than half of the Supreme Court justices is called a majority decision .
From what state did the most US Supreme Court justices originate?
New York contributed more US Supreme Court justices than any other state, at 15 (16, if you count Charles Evans Hughes, who was seated twice). Ohio was second, with 10 justices. .
John Jay (CJ)..........................1789-1795 .
Henry Brockholst Livinston........1807-1823 .
Smith Thompson..…...................1823-1843 .
Samuel Nelson........................1845-1872 .
Ward Hunt..............................1873-1882 .
Samuel Blatchford...................1882-1893 .
Rufus Wheeler Peckham............1896-1909 .
Charles Evans Hughes..............1910-1916.......1930-1941 (CJ) .
Harlan F. Stone (CJ).................1925-1946 .
Benjamin Cardozo....................1932-1938 .
Robert H. Jackson....................1941-1954 .
John Marshall Harlan II.............1955-1971 .
Thurgood Marshall...................1967-1991 .
Ruth Bader Ginsburg................1993-Present .
Sonia Sotomayor.....................2009-Present ( Full Answer )
Which US President appointed the most justices to the sitting Supreme Court?
None. Presidents Reagan, Clinton, and George W. Bush each appointed two of the justices sitting on the US Supreme Court for the 2009-2010 Term. Presidents Ford, George HW Bush, and Obama have appointed one justice each. Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr..............GWBush...............2005… Associate Justices by Year John Paul Stevens................Ford....................1975 Antonin Scalia.....................Reagan................1986 Anthony Kennedy.................Reagan................1988 Clarence Thomas.................GHWBush.............1991 Ruth Bader Ginsburg............Clinton.................1993 Stephen Breyer...................Clinton.................1994 Samuel Alito.......................GWBush...............2006 Sonia Sotomayor.................Obama.................2009 ( Full Answer )
Does Justice Sotomayor make the US Supreme Court more liberal or more conservative?
Neither. Justice Sotomayor is considered a moderate liberal, as was her predecessor, Justice Souter. This leaves the balance of the Court unchanged, with four ultra-conservatives, four progressives, and one primarily conservative swing voter who sometimes agrees with the progressives (Justice Anthon…y Kennedy). ( Full Answer )
Who was most important chief justice of supreme court?
Probably the one who was most important for something other than being Chief Justice was Taft, who was President of the US prior to becoming Chief Justice.The one who was most important as Chief Justice is much harder to determine.
Does the current US Supreme Court lean liberal or conservative?
It's hard to say but if you had to write an answer on yourhomework, I would put Conservative. 5 out of the 9 areConservative. It's about even. Look up any law websites for theSupreme Court Justices. But ill be nice and give you them plus thepresident who appointed them. Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) - …Sandra Day O'Connor (1981) - Antonin Scalia (1986), - Anthony M. Kennedy (1987) George H.W. Bush (1989-1993) - David Souter (1990) - Clarence Thomas (1991) Bill Clinton (1993-2001) - Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1993) - Stephen G. Breyer (1994) -John G. Roberts(2005) George W. Bush (2001-2009) - John Roberts (2005) - Samuel Alito (2005) Barack Obama (2009-present) - Sonia Sotomayor (2009) -Elena Kagan(2010) ( Full Answer )
Who is the most recent US President to not appoint a justice to the Supreme Court?
President Jimmy Carter is both the most recent US President not to appoint a justice to the US Supreme Court and the only full-term President not to do so. The other three served out the terms of elected Presidents who died in office. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Who was the most recent US Supreme Court justice to be confirmed?
Elena Kagan was confirmed on August 5, 2010, and sworn in on August 7, 2009. She is the 112th justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. She was appointed by President Obama.
Who are the liberal justices on the US Supreme Court?
Associate Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan are considered the "liberal bloc" of the Court.
Who is the most powerful justice on the US Supreme Court?
Probably the swing voter, Justice Anthony Kennedy. He has the power to determine whether the conservative or liberal factions prevail, because Kennedy is a moderate conservative who has, at times, sided with the liberals on the Court. The Chief Justice has no more voting power than any other just…ice. ( Full Answer )
Which US Supreme Court justices are considered most conservative?
Justices Scalia and Thomas are, perhaps, the most conservative; the only justice listed whose voting record approaches moderate is Justice Kennedy, the swing vote who has been known to side with the progressives on the Court. Recently, his record of jurisprudence has been more conservative. .
Jus…tice Antonin Scalia .
Justice Clarence Thomas .
Justice Samuel Alito .
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. .
Justice Anthony Kennedy For more information, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
Which US President had the most unsuccessful nominations for appointing Supreme Court Chief Justices?
Ulysses S. Grant was the only President to have two Chief Justice nominations opposed by the Senate. Both candidates' names were withdrawn prior to a vote due to indications the men would be formally rejected: George Henry Williams (1873) The Senate Judiciary Committee declined to recommend A…ttorney General Williams to the full Senate. He was later forced to resign as Attorney General when caught accepting a $30,000 bribe from Pratt & Boyd in exchange for dropping charges of fraudulent customs entries against the company. Caleb Cushing (1874) Cushing's nomination was withdrawn when he was strongly criticized for his earlier anti-war stance and inconsistent behavior when serving in the US Senate. On one or more occasions, Cushing publicly supported causes he later voted against. Others Rejected as Chief Justice John Rutledge , (1795) Rutledge was a recess appointment by President Washington, but the Senate believed he was mentally incompetent and declined to confirm his nomination. Rutledge attempted suicide when he learned of the rejection. Roger B. Taney , (1835) Andrew Jackson's nomination of Roger B. Taney for Chief Justice was tabled indefinitely, but he was ultimately confirmed when the political composition of the Senate changed a few months later. Abe Fortas , (1968) President Johnson nominated Abe Fortas to replace Chief Justice Earl Warren, who was planning to retire, but conservative members of the Senate saw him as an extension of Warren, whom they disliked due to his progressive leadership. Fortas also raised eyebrows by accepting a total of $15,000 from corporations in exchange for public speaking engagements at universities. The Senate filibustered Fortas' nomination, and his supporters weren't able to muster enough votes for cloture. Fortas was forced to resign in 1969 after accepting a $20,000 retainer for legal advice from a friend and Wall Street financier. For more information, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
Who was the most recent Chief Justice to be appointed to the US Supreme Court?
The last of 17 Chief Justices of the United States, John G. Roberts is our current Chief Justice. He was appointed by President George W. Bush, approved by the Senate, and sworn in by Senior Justice John Paul Stevens in 2005. Sworn in at age 50, Roberts became the youngest Chief Justice to serve on …the Court. He replace William H. Rehnquist as Chief, becoming the first addition to the Court in 11 years. ( Full Answer )
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 progressive…s 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. ( Full Answer )
Is US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens considered progressive or conservative?
When Republican President Gerald Ford appointed Justice Stevens to the US Supreme Court in 1975, he was considered a moderate conservative. Some of his earlier votes reflect a more conservative outlook than his later votes. As Justice Stevens matured into his position, his views steadily became more… progressive. Today he is considered the leader of the liberal bloc of justices. For more information, see Related Questions, below. ( Full Answer )
Which US President appointed the third most Supreme Court Justices?
Andrew Jackson appointed the third-most US Supreme Court justices, at six. Presidents Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed eleven and eight, respectively. Andrew Jackson's appointments .
John McLean.....................................1830-1861 .
Henry Baldwin......................….............1830-1844 .
James Moore Wayne...........................1835-1867 .
Roger B. Taney...................................1836-1864 (Chief Justice) .
Philip P. Barbour.................................1836-1841 .
John Catron.......................................1837-1865 ( Full Answer )
Who was the most recent justice to retire from the US Supreme Court?
Technically, since this question is being answered on June 21, 2010, the most recent justice to retire was David Hackett Souter , in 2009. However, Justice Stevens' planned retirement is upcoming in little more than a week, so if you're reading this after June 29, 2010, the most recent retiree is J…ustice John Paul Stevens . Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, whom Republican President Gerald Ford appointed to the Supreme Court in 1975, announced his retirement on April 9, 2010, effective one day after the Court rises for summer recess (approximately July 1; exact date undetermined). Justice Stevens is considered by many the leader of the progressive bloc of justices, and is widely respected for his keen intellect. He has been a member of the Supreme Court for more than 34 years, making him one of the longest-serving justices in the Court's history. ( Full Answer )
Which justices on the US Supreme Court are considered conservatives?
Justices Thomas and Scalia are, perhaps, the most conservative; the only justice listed whose voting record approaches moderate is Justice Kennedy, the swing vote who has been known to side with the progressives on the Court. Recently, his record of jurisprudence has been more conservative. .
Jus…tice Clarence Thomas .
Justice Antonin Scalia .
Justice Samuel Alito .
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. .
Justice Anthony Kennedy ( Full Answer )
Which three US Presidents appointed the most Supreme Court justices?
President George Washington made fourteen nominations that resulted in seating eleven justices (John Rutledge was seated twice, once as an Associate and once as Chief Justice). George Washington's appointments .
John Jay.......................................1789-1795 (Chief Justice) .
John… Rutledge...............................1789-1791 .
William Cushing.............................1789-1810 .
James Wilson................................1789-1798 .
John Blair......................................1789-1795 .
James Iredell.................................1790-1799 .
Thomas Johnson............................1791-1793 .
William Paterson............................1793-1806 .
John Rutledge................................1795-1795 (Chief Justice) .
Samuel Chase................................1796-1811 .
Oliver Ellsworth..............................1796-1800 (Chief Justice) President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed eight justices to the US Supreme Court, which is the second highest number of appointments after President Washington, who appointed eleven justices. Franklin D. Roosevelt's appointments .
Hugo Black........................................1937-1971 .
Stanley Foreman Reed........................1938-1957 .
Felix Frankfurter.................................1939-1962 .
William O. Douglas.............................1939-1975 .
Frank Murphy.....................................1940-1949 .
James Francis Byrnes..........................1941-1942 .
Robert Houghtwood Jackson................1941-1954 .
Wiley Rutledge...................................1943-1949 Roosevelt also elevated Harlan F. Stone to Chief Justice in 1941. Stone died in office in 1946. Andrew Jackson appointed the third-most justices, at six. Andrew Jackson's appointments .
John McLean.....................................1830-1861 .
Henry Baldwin...................................1830-1844 .
James Moore Wayne...........................1835-1867 .
Roger B. Taney...................................1836-1864 (Chief Justice) .
Philip P. Barbour.................................1836-1841 .
John Catron.......................................1837-1865 ( Full Answer )
Who was the most recent President to appoint four justices to the US Supreme Court?
Most recently, Ronald Reagan made four nominations, but they involved only three justices because one nomination was to elevate Associate Justice William H. Rehnquist to Chief Justice. Regan's nominees: .
Sandra Day O'Connor (1981) .
Antonin Scalia (1986) .
Anthony M. Kennedy (1988) .
…William H. Rehnquist (elevation to Chief Justice) (1986) Prior to Reagan, Richard M. Nixon was the last President to make four original nominations: .
Warren E. Burger (1969) .
Harry Blackmun (1970) .
Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (1972) .
William H. Rehnquist (1972) ( Full Answer )
Why are most US Supreme Court justices Jewish?
Most US Supreme Court justices have been protestant or Catholic. There have been only eight Jewish justices in the history of the Court. The current Court seats three Jewish justices and six Roman Catholic justices. Jewish Justices .
Louis Brandeis.................1916 - 1939.........Wilson . …
Benjamin Cardozo............1932 - 1938.........Hoover .
Felix Frankfurter...............1939 - 1962.........FD Roosevelt .
Arthur Goldberg...............1962 - 1965.........Kennedy .
Abe Fortas......................1965 - 1969.........Johnson .
Ruth Bader Ginsburg........1993 - Present......Clinton .
Stephen Breyer................1994 - Present......Clinton .
Elena Kagan....................2010 - Present......Obama ( Full Answer )
The Supreme Court Justices are the most powerful people in your government?
that's a statement, but no they are not. The president has much more consolidated power in one person.
Who are the conservative US Supreme Court justices?
The current conservative justices, from approximately mostconservative to most moderate are: Justice Clarence Thomas Justice Samuel Alito Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. Justice Anthony Kennedy
Who are the us supreme court judges are liberal to conservative?
Justices Thomas, Scalia, Alito and Chief Justice Brown tend to be conservative. Justice Ginsburg, Kagan, Sotomayor and Breyer tend to be liberal. Justice Kennedy leans to the conservative, but is considered moderate and will vote either way.
What US Supreme Court justice was most recently appointed by President Obama?
Elena Kagan since August 7, 2010 the courts 112th justice Replaced retiring Justice John Paul Stevens
Which president has nominated the most justices to the supreme court?
No president has yet made more nominations or appointments tothe Supreme Court than George Washington (who was starting fromscratch). 10 of Washington's 14 nominations were ultimatelyconfirmed. It's a little tricky, though, because those 14 nominations only represent 11 actual people . Washington… nominated oneperson, withdrew the nomination, then nominated him again a fewdays later (whereupon he was confirmed). Also, two of thenominations were already serving on the court when Washingtonnominated them to replace the Chief Justice; one was rejected bythe senate and one declined the nomination. So Washington nominated11 Justices total, of whom 10 were confirmed by the senate. John Rutlege was an interesting case: When Washington nominated himas one of the original associate Justices, the Senate confirmed theappointment, but he resigned six months later to serve on a SouthCarolina court instead. When John Jay died, Washingon appointedRutledge Chief Justice until the Senate resumed session. However, amonth after this appointment, Rutledge made a speech containingsome scathing remarks about the Jay Treaty with Great Britain. Thetreaty was supported by both the Administration and the Senate, sohis condemnation of it was highly controversial. When the time camefor his confirmation, he was rejected by a vote of 14-10. The only president who's even come close to Washington's record of11 nominations and 10 confirmations was Franklin Roosevelt, whomanaged 9 for 9. John Tyler also made 9 nominations (with only 5actual people involved; two of them were nominated twice, and onewas nominated 3 times), but only one of them was ever confirmed bythe senate. If you're getting the feeling that Tyler was not well-liked by theSenate ... well, you'd be right; the Whigs controlled the Senate,and they figured they could wait out "His Accidency" and thenconfirm the appointments made by his successor, whom they expectedwould be Henry Clay (it wasn't). It reportedly surprised everyone,including Tyler, when one of his nominations was finally confirmed(he eventually nominated someone the Whigs could stand instead ofsending them the same people over and over). ( Full Answer )
What is a conservative Supreme Court most likely to do?
A conservative member of the supreme court is likely to make aruling against immigration,against abortion rights and againsttightening gun laws.