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Technically and constitutionally, anyone the President nominates who is approved by the Senate. There are no written qualifications for US Supreme Court justices. Practically speaking, the choices are likely to be limited to licensed attorneys with a strong understanding of constitutional law, an Ivy League law degree, and an impressive legal history. All the justices on the Court as of May 2010 have appellate judicial experience; however, this is not a necessity.
President Obama recently nominated Elena Kagan, US Solicitor General, to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens. Kagan was formerly Dean of Harvard Law School, but has never been a judge.
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In what year were the most US Supreme Court justices appointed?
1789, when the first Supreme Court (of six members) was appointed by Washington.
In what year was Justice Antonin Scalia appointed to the US Supreme Court?
President Ronald Reagan appointed Antonin Scalia to the US Supreme Court in 1986.
Is the Legislative branch appointed by the US Supreme Court?
NO!!
Which Jewish US Supreme Court Judge was appointed by a Republican President?
Benjamin N. Cardozo was the Jewish US Supreme Court judge appointed by a Republican President. He was appointed by Hebert Hoover in 1932.
How many male justices were appointed to the US Supreme Court before O'Day?
There were 101 MALE justices appointed to the US Supreme Court before Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed on July 7, 1981.
Is a us supreme court judge appointed for life?
Yes.
Who was the first American to be appointed to us supreme court?
Thurgood Marshall.
Which signer was later appointed to the US Supreme Court by Washington?
James Wilson (1742-1798) from PA was signer of the Declaration of Independence that Washington appointed to the first Supreme Court.
Who was appointed to the us supreme court by George Washington who signed the declaration of independence?
George Washington appointed two signatories of the Declaration of Independence to the US Supreme Court:James Wilson, Pennsylvania, Supreme Court: 1789 - 1798 (death)Samuel Chase, Maryland, Supreme Court: 1796 - 1811 (death)
How many judges serve on the supreme court and how long are their terms?
There are currently nine US Supreme Court judges and they are appointed for life.
Which person who signed the Declaration of Independence was appointed to the Supreme Court by George Washington?
Both JAMES WILSON and SAMUEL CHASE were signatories of the Declaration of Independence who were later appointed to the US Supreme Court by George Washington. There were other Founding Fathers, like John Jay who were appointed to the US Supreme Court under Washington, but they were not signatories to the Declaration of Independence.
How are the US Supreme Court justices hired?
They are appointed by the President, approved by the Senate.
