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How seat are there on the supreme court in Florida?
7
Who sits the farthest away from the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
The justices are traditionally seated in order of seniority, with the Chief Justice occupying the first seat. The most junior justice (newest justice) sits farthest from the Chief Justice.
Why does it typically cost more money to win a seat on the Texas supreme court than a seat on the Texas court of criminal appeals?
Winning a seat on the Texas Supreme Court typically costs more than on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals due to the higher profile and broader jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which hears civil cases and significant legal issues that attract more fundraising and campaign spending. Additionally, the Supreme Court's elections often involve more extensive outreach and advertising efforts to sway a larger electorate. This increased visibility and the competitive nature of the races contribute to the higher costs associated with campaigning for a Supreme Court seat.
Who was the first African American to hold seat in the supreme court?
Thurgood Marshall
Where is Sonia Sotomayor seated?
As of August 2010, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who joined the US Supreme Court in August 2009, occupies the seat eight, one ahead of the new Junior Justice, Elena Kagan. Seat eight is farthest from the Chief Justice, on his (or her) right; seat nine is farthest from the Chief Justice, on his left.
What president appointed the first black to hold a seat on the supreme court?
Lyndon Johnson.
Who was the first African American person to hold a seat on the supreme court the highest court in all the land?
Thurgood Marshall
What native South Carolinian served as a justice on the US supreme court and then resigned that seat in order to become the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court?
John Rutledge
Does the district court have a judge or justice?
US District Courts seat judges. The title "justice" is usually reserved for those appointed to the US Supreme Court or certain state supreme courts (some states refer to their supreme court members as judges).
Which person did the president name the first black to hold a seat on the Supreme Court the highest court in the land?
Thurgood Marshall
Was Andrew Jackson a member of the supreme court?
No, Andrew Jackson was not a member of the Supreme Court. He served as the 7th President of the United States from 1829 to 1837. The Supreme Court is a separate branch of government responsible for interpreting laws, and its members are appointed by the President, but Jackson did not hold a seat on the Court.
What do you think of Supreme Court Justices having political party affiliations?
Supreme Court Justices do not necessarily have parties because they do not run for a political seat. The criteria for a supreme court justice has to be someone who is familiar with the law such as a former lawyer. If Supreme Court justices ran on a political platform that could complicate the position they hold because many political parties have money or a platform they run on.
